Job description
Make a Meaningful Impact – SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Braintree!
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Braintree
Salary Range: £85 - £115 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a passionate individual with a commitment to supporting children with special educational needs? Do you aspire to contribute to a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive? If so, GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our outstanding partner schools in Braintree from September 2025, with the possibility of an earlier start for the right candidate.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate, resilient, and motivated support professional who is eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of pupils with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
About the Role / Role Overview
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to provide tailored support to pupils both in and outside the classroom. The role involves working on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping to deliver differentiated activities and fostering a positive, engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted support to pupils with EHCPs, both academically and emotionally.
- Implement individual support strategies following pupils’ specific needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to monitor progress and adjust interventions.
- Assist in creating a structured and inclusive classroom environment.
- Promote independence, self-confidence, and self-regulation in pupils.
- Support pupils during transitions, break times, and other unstructured periods.
- Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour in line with school policy.
Job Requirements:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school, care, or youth setting.
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous, though not essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a calm and empathetic approach.
- Ability to remain patient, consistent, and professional in challenging situations.
- An understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to pupil welfare.
- Candidates from psychology, social care, or youth work backgrounds are also welcome.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
- Competitive pay ranging from £85 - £115 per day, based on experience.
- Dedicated support from experienced consultants who understand SEN settings.
- Access to relevant training and CPD opportunities.
- A rewarding role in a school committed to inclusive learning.
If you are an aspiring SEN specialist or experienced support worker eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact GSL Education for more details.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.