Expire in: 24 days
Teaching Assistant (SEN)
(Multiple positions available)
Location: Harlow
Salary: £85 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary by up to 45 minutes), Monday–Friday, term time only
Contract: Full-time
Shape futures. Build confidence. Change lives.
Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive school in Harlow. In this role, you’ll work closely with children with SEN, supporting them both in the classroom and during break times to help them thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
Assisting learning in lessons and during unstructured times.
Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day activities.
Helping to maintain a safe, organised, and engaging classroom.
Fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
Have experience working with SEN children (desirable but not essential).
Be patient, reliable, and committed to supporting young people.
Show initiative with a proactive, can-do attitude.
Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
Have permanent UK residency (essential).
What We Offer
Sociable working hours – no evenings or weekends.
A rewarding role where your impact is visible every day.
A supportive and friendly school community.
Opportunities to collaborate with an experienced team.
Access to a pension scheme.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safeguarding commitment, all applicants will be required to provide:
Enhanced DBS check (Update Service – can be arranged via Teaching Personnel).
Two recent professional references (covering the past 24 months).
Overseas Police Check (if applicable, for those who have lived abroad for 6+ months in the last 5 years).
How to Apply
Please attach your CV when applying.
Only candidates with permanent UK residency will be considered.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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