At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a pupil with complex needs, delivering tailored learning and personal care.
- Company: 4myschools, a trusted education recruitment partner with strong community ties.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Access to diverse opportunities and a commitment to ethical recruitment practices.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on a child's educational journey in a nurturing setting.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN support and a passion for helping children with additional needs.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
4myschools are working with a village primary school in the Tendring area, recognised for its strong community ethos, structured learning environment, and commitment to pupils.
The role: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with complex needs on a four-day-per-week basis (flexible days to be agreed with the school and family). This role will commence in September 2026 and is initially for the Autumn term. The successful candidate will deliver highly individualised support, working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to tailor learning activities, implement speech and language strategies, and help the child access the curriculum in a way that is engaging and appropriate to their developmental level.
The role will involve providing personal care with dignity and sensitivity, supporting behaviours that challenge through consistent and calm strategies, assisting during periods of sensory overwhelm, and ensuring the child's safety in relation to behaviours such as pica and head-banging. Building a trusting relationship will be key, alongside using visual supports and structured interventions to support communication and routine. You will also contribute to ongoing monitoring, progress updates, and close communication with both school staff and parents.
Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a resilient, patient and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with complex needs, including speech and language difficulties, developmental delays, and behaviours that may present challenges. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of SEN support strategies, particularly in relation to sensory regulation and communication tools such as PECS or visual timetables. Experience providing personal care is essential, along with the ability to respond calmly and consistently to a range of behaviours.
You must be available to work four days per week, 8:30am-3:30pm (flexible on days - to be agreed in advance), term time only. Due to the location of the school, access to reliable transport is highly desirable. A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial; however, proven experience in a similar role will be equally valued. Above all, you will be passionate about supporting children with additional needs and committed to making a meaningful impact on a child's educational journey. You will need a valid Enhanced, Child workforce DBS and be eligible to work in the UK.
Why work with 4myschools? We’ve been an approved DfE framework supplier since 2018. As an approved LOT 1 provider on the GCA Framework, 4myschools fully complies with the DfE Supply Staff Mandate (May 2026), ensuring schools receive high-quality, fully compliant education staff through a trusted recruitment partner. We pride ourselves on providing excellent candidate support, local expertise and opportunities that can lead to permanent employment. At 4myschools, we connect talented education professionals with schools that value quality, integrity, and positive impact. As more schools move to approved agencies from September 2026, demand for long-term, temp-to-perm, permanent and supply staff is growing across our network.
What this means for you: You'll have access to a wide range of opportunities, personalised support, and a team that genuinely puts people first. We work closely with local schools and trusts to provide compliant, transparent, and ethical recruitment solutions, ensuring you feel supported at every stage.
What we offer:
- A friendly, people-focused team
- Strong local school partnerships
- Flexible work opportunities
- Ongoing CPD and development support
- A transparent, ethical approach to recruitment
