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Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 90 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Chelmsford
 Company: TeacherActive
 Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent, Supply
 Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

TeacherActive is currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to work across a range of welcoming and supportive schools in Colchester and the surrounding areas.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and SEND teams to support pupils with additional learning needs in their learning and development. This includes providing one-to-one and small group support, delivering tailored interventions, and helping to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities
 • Support teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons for SEND pupils
 • Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs
 • Assist students with a range of SEND, including learning, emotional, and behavioural needs
 • Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
 • Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour
 • Assist with the preparation and adaptation of learning materials and resources for individual needs

Requirements
 • Previous experience working with children, particularly SEND (school or similar setting preferred)
 • Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
 • Strong communication and teamwork skills
 • Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
 • Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or 3 in Education, Teaching, Childcare, or SEND – desirable but not essential)
 • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits
 • Competitive rates of pay
 • Flexible working to suit your schedule
 • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
 • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities, including SEND development
 • Dedicated consultant support
 • Access to a wide network of SEND and mainstream schools across Colchester and Essex

Why Apply?
 • Immediate start opportunities available
 • Suitable for both experienced SEND practitioners and those looking to develop within SEND support
 • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils with additional learning needs

Safeguarding Statement
 TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment

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