SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | Braintree, Essex |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 183808 |
Summary
Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a warm and welcoming primary school in Braintree. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact by providing one-to-one support to a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within a mainstream classroom setting.
About the School
Set in a vibrant and inclusive community, the school is committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all pupils. With a focus on challenge, enrichment, and empowerment, the team works to ensure every child builds the confidence and skills they need to succeed-both in and beyond the classroom.
The school fosters a supportive, forward-thinking environment where diversity is celebrated, and every learner is encouraged to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting a student with ASD on a 1:1 basis to help them access the curriculum effectively.
Supporting a student with ASD on a 1:1 basis to help them access the curriculum effectively.
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Collaborating with teaching staff to develop and implement personalised learning plans.
Collaborating with teaching staff to develop and implement personalised learning plans.
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Delivering targeted interventions and encouraging progress through positive reinforcement.
Delivering targeted interventions and encouraging progress through positive reinforcement.
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Supporting the creation of a calm, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
Supporting the creation of a calm, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
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Monitoring and documenting student progress, and sharing updates with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
Monitoring and documenting student progress, and sharing updates with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
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Working closely with multi-agency teams to ensure holistic support is provided for the pupil and their family.
Working closely with multi-agency teams to ensure holistic support is provided for the pupil and their family.
What We're Looking For
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Experience working in an SEN or classroom support role (particularly with ASD).
Experience working in an SEN or classroom support role (particularly with ASD).
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A genuine passion for helping students with additional needs achieve their best.
A genuine passion for helping students with additional needs achieve their best.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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A proactive and compassionate approach to learning support.
A proactive and compassionate approach to learning support.
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Relevant qualifications in education or SEN support (desirable, but not essential).
Relevant qualifications in education or SEN support (desirable, but not essential).
Safeguarding Commitment
The safety and welfare of children is our top priority. All applicants must be committed to safeguarding and will be required to undergo all relevant compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service or a new application.
Why Join Us?
We are a trusted, independent recruitment agency specialising in the education sector. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships and offering a personalised service to both our candidates and the schools we work with. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
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A supportive consultant who understands your needs
A supportive consultant who understands your needs
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Access to roles that match your skills and career goals
Access to roles that match your skills and career goals
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A commitment to your professional development and well-being
A commitment to your professional development and well-being
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and make a real difference in a child's life, we'd love to hear from you.
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.
About the School
Set in a vibrant and inclusive community, the school is committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all pupils. With a focus on challenge, enrichment, and empowerment, the team works to ensure every child builds the confidence and skills they need to succeed-both in and beyond the classroom.
The school fosters a supportive, forward-thinking environment where diversity is celebrated, and every learner is encouraged to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
-
Supporting a student with ASD on a 1:1 basis to help them access the curriculum effectively.
Supporting a student with ASD on a 1:1 basis to help them access the curriculum effectively.
-
Collaborating with teaching staff to develop and implement personalised learning plans.
Collaborating with teaching staff to develop and implement personalised learning plans.
-
Delivering targeted interventions and encouraging progress through positive reinforcement.
Delivering targeted interventions and encouraging progress through positive reinforcement.
-
Supporting the creation of a calm, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
Supporting the creation of a calm, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
-
Monitoring and documenting student progress, and sharing updates with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
Monitoring and documenting student progress, and sharing updates with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
-
Working closely with multi-agency teams to ensure holistic support is provided for the pupil and their family.
Working closely with multi-agency teams to ensure holistic support is provided for the pupil and their family.
What We're Looking For
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Experience working in an SEN or classroom support role (particularly with ASD).
Experience working in an SEN or classroom support role (particularly with ASD).
-
A genuine passion for helping students with additional needs achieve their best.
A genuine passion for helping students with additional needs achieve their best.
-
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
-
A proactive and compassionate approach to learning support.
A proactive and compassionate approach to learning support.
-
Relevant qualifications in education or SEN support (desirable, but not essential).
Relevant qualifications in education or SEN support (desirable, but not essential).
Safeguarding Commitment
The safety and welfare of children is our top priority. All applicants must be committed to safeguarding and will be required to undergo all relevant compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service or a new application.
Why Join Us?
We are a trusted, independent recruitment agency specialising in the education sector. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships and offering a personalised service to both our candidates and the schools we work with. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
-
A supportive consultant who understands your needs
A supportive consultant who understands your needs
-
Access to roles that match your skills and career goals
Access to roles that match your skills and career goals
-
A commitment to your professional development and well-being
A commitment to your professional development and well-being
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and make a real difference in a child's life, we'd love to hear from you.
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.