Teaching Assistant

Overview

Teaching Assistant – Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children at school with SEN? Are you seeking a role that offers job satisfaction and the opportunity to support children with additional needs at a well‑resourced primary school in Stanford-le-Hope, starting February 2026?

If yes, then Academics have the role for you!

A wonderfully led and resourced Primary School in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join after the February half-term on a full-time basis to work with children who have additional needs and require nurturing and support to make their school experience as positive as possible.

Role details

Teaching Assistant — Stanford-le-Hope, Essex | Mainstream Primary School | February 2026 start (after half term) | Long-term contract with the view to going permanent | 88-100 per day (DOE) | Term Time Only (Monday – Friday 8:30am-3:30pm) | Parking available | Great education and training opportunities

This primary school is located in Stanford-le-Hope with excellent transport links and there is also a staff car park for those who drive.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs (SEN) 1:1 and in small groups
• Assist with planning of activities with class teacher and SENCO
• Help with general classroom duties as a Teaching Assistant
• Be a positive role model, offering encouragement and promoting confidence
• Support delivery of activities and learning as directed by the class teacher

Experience & Qualifications

Experience of supporting any of the following needs would be an advantage:

• ADHD
• Autism (ASD)
• Asperger Syndrome
• Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH)
• Global Delay
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Challenging Behaviour

The ideal Teaching Assistant would:

• Have a genuine passion for working with children with SEN
• Be driven to improve the education and life chances of children and young people
• Be able to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Be a positive role model and offer encouragement that promotes confidence
• Assist with planning of activities with the class teacher and SENCO
• Help with general classroom duties

Does this sound like the role for you? Could you make a difference to a child with SEN?

Please click \’apply\’ now or contact Sarah O\’ TODAY!