SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential to Go Permanent

£95–£120 per day 

We are recruiting a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful School - based in South-End-On-Sea.

This could be a Part-time or full-time, long-term role, and there is a chance of going permanent with school after 12 weeks for the right candidate.

The Setting

This specialist school provides highly personalised education for pupils with:

• Autism with complex profiles
• Significant communication needs (including non-verbal pupils)

Classes are small, staffing ratios are high, and learning is adapted to meet pupils at their individual developmental levels.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils within a structured, sensory-rich learning environment
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support
• Assist with personal care where required
• Promote communication development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Contribute to a safe, calm, and consistent daily routine

Who We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in SEND/SEN settings
• Confidence supporting pupils with MLD (moderate learning disabilities)
• Experience across different age groups (Early Years through Secondary is welcomed)
• A nurturing, calm, and resilient approach

Desirable:

• Experience with sensory-based learning
• Knowledge of alternative communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, visuals)
• Background in care, therapy support, or specialist education

Requirements

• Part or Full-time availability
• DBS Certificate (Enhanced Child & Adult - we can process this for you)
• Able to start ASAP
• 2 years of references
• Willing to complete a trial day or trial week

If you are looking for consistency, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in specialist SEND education, this role offers exactly that

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.