Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant
Rayleigh, Essex | Full-Time | January 2027

We are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic specialist school in Rayleigh, Essex.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and wants a role where they can genuinely make a difference.

The role:

Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and additional needs

Working both 1:1 and within small groups

Supporting pupils with their learning, communication and development

Helping pupils to engage positively with lessons and school life

Providing consistent and positive support throughout the school day

Working closely with teachers, other TAs and the wider school team

Full-time position starting January 2027

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with children or young people with SEND

Is patient, positive and able to build strong relationships

Is confident supporting pupils with a range of individual needs

Has a calm and consistent approach

Is reliable, enthusiastic and enjoys being part of a team

Experience within a specialist school would be an advantage, but we are also interested in people from mainstream education, care, youth work or other SEND-related backgrounds who are looking to move into a specialist school.

If you are looking for a rewarding SEND role with a supportive school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation and further information

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