Teaching Assistant (TA) – SLD & PMLD School (Ages 3–19)
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 190083 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant (TA) - SLD & PMLD School (Ages 3-19)
Location: Chelmsford
Pay: £95 - £115 per day
Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a background in supporting children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?
We are seeking dedicated and resilient TAs to join a specialist school catering for pupils aged 3-19. This is a highly rewarding but also challenging role, where patience, empathy, and professional experience are essential.
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
What the role involves:
- Supporting pupils with complex needs both in the classroom and during daily routines
- Assisting with personal care, mobility, and communication needs
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored learning plans
- Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
- Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience working with SLD and/or PMLD (essential)
- Strong behaviour management skills and resilience in challenging situations
- A caring, patient, and adaptable approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to supporting every pupil to achieve their potentia
Additional Requirements
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
To Apply please click apply below
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
Location: Chelmsford
Pay: £95 - £115 per day
Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a background in supporting children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?
We are seeking dedicated and resilient TAs to join a specialist school catering for pupils aged 3-19. This is a highly rewarding but also challenging role, where patience, empathy, and professional experience are essential.
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
What the role involves:
- Supporting pupils with complex needs both in the classroom and during daily routines
- Assisting with personal care, mobility, and communication needs
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored learning plans
- Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
- Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience working with SLD and/or PMLD (essential)
- Strong behaviour management skills and resilience in challenging situations
- A caring, patient, and adaptable approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to supporting every pupil to achieve their potentia
Additional Requirements
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
To Apply please click apply below
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.