At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEN in a nurturing environment, both one-on-one and in small groups.
- Company: Join a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to supporting schools across Essex.
- Benefits: Enjoy sociable hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Full-time temp-to-perm roles available with a supportive team and 24/7 consultant access.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children; experience with SEN is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Do you have experience working with children who have SEN or any transferrable skills, such as care/support worker setting, ambulance, police force, military, residential care, sports coach etc? OR are you currently working in the care setting and searching for sociable hours and no weekends for your family!
Teaching Personnel recruit for many schools across Essex who are looking for teaching assistants, support workers, behaviour mentors and Learning Support Assistants. One of our schools is looking for an LSA (Learning Support Assistant) to help support an SEN school based in Southend-on-Sea. This school needs extra staff to help support the children either in a 1:1 setting or small groups. EXPERIENCE WITHIN A SCHOOL IS NOT NECESSARY AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN!
About the role:
- Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.30am-3.30pm
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN.
- Assist with classroom activities and help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support student development.
- Be a source of motivation, encouragement, and positivity for your students.
- Full time option – temp to perm style!
The ideal candidate will:
- Have previous experience working with SEN children (not essential)
- Hold a valid DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
- Have the passion and drive to work with children - MUST
- Be able to use own initiative to get involved – MUST
What Teaching Personnel Offer:
- Competitive pay rates and benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A dedicated consultant to you on call 24/7
Kindly note – Please only apply for this role if you are a resident of the UK or if recently moved hold a police clearance check from the country you have left from! If this position sounds interesting to you and you’d like more information, please give me a call or email me.
We cover areas such as Chelmsford, Basildon, Wickford, Southend, Benfleet, Brentwood, Colchester and more!!! 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Unqualified Teaching Assistant employer: Logicmelon
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and students. With sociable hours and no weekend commitments, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while receiving competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development. Located in Southend-on-Sea, this role provides a meaningful chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs, all while being backed by a dedicated consultant available 24/7.
