SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant
Job in
Colchester, Essex County, CO1 1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-25
Listing for:
Reed
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SEN Teaching Assistant - Witham
12-Week Temp to Perm 32.5 Hours per Week
We're supporting a specialist SEN provision in Witham seeking a passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. You'll be working with pupils aged 4-19 who have autism, complex learning difficulties, and are often pre-vocal or early communicators. Many pupils require highly individualised support and may present challenging behaviours.
The Setting
This highly specialised environment offers:
- Individualised, structured curriculums tailored to each pupil's needs.
- Evidence-based approaches including ABA, SALT, OT, and specialist teaching methods.
- A supportive, autism-specialist setting designed to help pupils develop communication, self-regulation, and life skills, promoting independence.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
- Implement personalised learning and behavioural plans.
- Encourage communication development and emotional regulation.
- Assist with life-skills learning and promote independence.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to ensure consistent, effective support.
What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people with autism or complex SEN (desirable).
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour.
- Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
- A commitment to helping pupils achieve happiness, independence, and respect-the core values of the provision.
Contract Details
- 12-week temp-to-perm arrangement
- 32.5 hours per week
- Excellent opportunity to progress into a permanent role within a highly specialist setting.
If interested, please reply with a copy of your most up to date CV and your availability for a call to discuss.
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