SEN Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Classroom Support are thrilled to be working with an incredible SEN Support School (Key Stages 1 & 2) in Chelmsford!
Long-term positions are available; they start as temporary and move onto permanent contracts after a 12–14-week period.
The school are currently looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Teaching Assistant with experience supporting students who demonstrate challenging behaviour. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting such students in 1:1 and group settings.
The school is proficient in identifying the early needs of children with SEN and provide high levels of well-targeted support. New staff can expect a warm welcome and long-term support due to the school’s fantastic support mechanisms and facilities.
A successful Teaching Assistant will be an enthusiastic, hardworking individual with experience supporting students who demonstrate challenging behaviours. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting such students in 1:1 and group settings and have first-hand experience working with children with SEN such as ADHD, Autism, ASD or other SEN.
There is a highly competitive rate of pay which is £375 - £400 a week, depending on experience for working hours of 8.45am-3.45pm.
Working days are Monday-Friday, term-time only. To start in March.
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Supporting children in the classroom, particularly in a 1:1 setting where a relationship of trust can be built
· Carrying out delegated tasks by classroom teachers in a positive manner
· Using effective behaviour management techniques
· Promoting the school’s culture and ethos
· Be willing to participate in lunch-time cover.
Candidate Requirements
· Must have experience of working within a school in the past 2 years
· Must have experience of supporting students with challenging behaviour, ASD or ADHD and be of a calm but firm nature
· Minimum requirement of holding a level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
· Must have or be willing to pay for a DBS on the update service.
· Advantageous holding of a Teaching Assistant qualification
· Advantageous to have previous experience in the care sector
· Advantageous to have previous teaching/tutoring/mentoring experience
· Advantageous to have personal experience working with close family/siblings with SEN
If you meet the above criteria and would like the opportunity to work with a highly rewarding school, please apply today and we will contact you in due course.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £75.00-£85.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SEN Teaching Assistant roles across Classroom Support's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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