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Teaching Assistant – SEN School – Witham | Education and Training | Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), SEN Teaching Assistants, and School Support Workers to join a welcoming SEN school in Witham. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN), and other complex learning needs.

You will work alongside experienced teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and therapists to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, improve communication, and achieve their full academic and personal potential.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, Autism Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Psychology Graduate, or someone looking to begin a rewarding career in SEND Education, we would love to hear from you.

You will have opportunities for professional development and will support pupils in a variety of settings, including:

  • In-class support across a range of subjects and activities
  • Targeted 1:1 and small group interventions
  • Life skills, communication, and social development activities
  • Sensory learning, outdoor learning, enrichment, and therapeutic interventions

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with additional needs. You will work closely with Teachers, SENCOs, Therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised support strategies that enable every pupil to engage in learning and achieve their individual EHCP outcomes.

Teaching Assistant – SEN School – Education and Training – Witham

Position: Teaching Assistant (1:1 / Small Group)
Location: Witham
Salary Scale: £92.59–£120 per day
Contract Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Special Educational Needs
  • Support pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, communication needs, and complex learning difficulties
  • Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets
  • Work collaboratively with Teachers, SENCOs, Therapists, and pastoral teams
  • Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, independence, and engagement
  • Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the wider school team
  • Support pupils during lessons, transitions, break times, and enrichment activities
  • Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive SEN learning environment

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with children and young people
  • Patience, resilience, empathy, and adaptability
  • A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND, Autism, SEMH, or complex needs
  • A proactive approach and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Previous experience in a school, care, residential, youth work, coaching, or support setting is desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily pay rates
  • A supportive and collaborative SEN school environment
  • Opportunities for ongoing CPD, SEND training, and career progression
  • Valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counselling, behaviour support, and specialist education

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.

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