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SEN Teaching Assistant

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 22 Mai 2025
Cyflog: £90 i £95 bob dydd
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 19 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Cwmni: senploy
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 177339

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School (Southend)
Location: Southend
Start Date: May 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Daily Rate: From £90+ per day (depending on experience)

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-regarded, large mainstream Primary School in Southend to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term temporary position beginning in May 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing school environment where your skills and dedication will have a meaningful impact on the learning and wellbeing of a child with additional needs.
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Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), both within the classroom and during less structured parts of the day


Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), both within the classroom and during less structured parts of the day
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Use your patience, resilience, and calm demeanour to manage behaviours effectively and maintain a supportive presence


Use your patience, resilience, and calm demeanour to manage behaviours effectively and maintain a supportive presence
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Collaborate closely with the class teacher, following their direction while also contributing to the wider classroom environment


Collaborate closely with the class teacher, following their direction while also contributing to the wider classroom environment
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Assist with lunch cover as needed, supporting the pupil during breaks


Assist with lunch cover as needed, supporting the pupil during breaks
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Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages progress, confidence, and social interaction


Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages progress, confidence, and social interaction
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Prior experience supporting children or young people with ASD or related needs


Prior experience supporting children or young people with ASD or related needs
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A solid understanding of effective behaviour management strategies


A solid understanding of effective behaviour management strategies
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A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)


A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
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A calm, empathetic approach with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative


A calm, empathetic approach with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative
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A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team


A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team

Experience working in an SEN setting or holding a relevant SEN qualification is advantageous, though not required.

Please note: All applicants must have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one. If needed, we are happy to assist with your DBS application. The cost for a new DBS processed through Classroom Support is £63.70.

We are fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be subject to a full range of pre-employment checks, including:
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Enhanced DBS check (Update Service or new application)


Enhanced DBS check (Update Service or new application)
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Professional references


Professional references
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Right to work in the UK verification


Right to work in the UK verification
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Any other relevant safeguarding checks


Any other relevant safeguarding checks

As a trusted, ethical, and inclusive education recruitment agency, we offer:
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Expert consultants who understand SEN and school support roles


Expert consultants who understand SEN and school support roles
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A transparent recruitment process with ongoing communication


A transparent recruitment process with ongoing communication
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Long-term career opportunities and a supportive network


Long-term career opportunities and a supportive network
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Placements in high-quality educational settings across the UK


Placements in high-quality educational settings across the UK

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and meet the criteria above, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your up-to-date CV. A member of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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