Permanant Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Permanent Opportunity

📍 Harlow, Essex
💰 £20,000 per year (Pro Rata)
🕘 Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 3:45pm | Term-Time Only
📌 Full-Time | Permanent Position

Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role where you can develop new skills, feel supported by a strong team, and make a real difference in young people’s lives?, then this could be the opportunity for you.

This specialist SEN school in Harlow is looking for someone who is patient, reliable, and eager to learn. Whether you’ve worked as a Teaching Assistant before or have experience supporting children in another setting, the school will provide the guidance and training you need to succeed.

From your first day, you’ll be welcomed into a team that works closely together and supports each other. You’ll receive structured training, ongoing development, and support from experienced staff to help you grow in the role.

What You Can Expect Working Here

Working as a Teaching Assistant here means being part of a school that genuinely values the support staff who help make learning possible.

You can expect:

✔ A supportive team environment where staff work closely together
✔ Ongoing training and development to build your skills and confidence
✔ Small class sizes, allowing you to give pupils the support they need
✔ Clear routines and structured learning environments that help pupils thrive
✔ A leadership team that is approachable and supportive

The school has been designed to support pupils with additional needs and provides facilities such as:

• Sensory and calming rooms

• Outdoor learning and activity spaces

• Dedicated intervention rooms

• Therapy and specialist support areas

• Secure and well-equipped playgrounds

Learning here is practical and engaging. Pupils take part in a range of activities including outdoor learning, life skills development, creative lessons, and sensory-based learning.

What the Role Will Involve

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access their learning and develop important life skills.

Your role will involve:

• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups

• Helping students engage with classroom activities and lessons

• Encouraging communication, independence, and confidence

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies

• Assisting with sensory activities and daily routines

• Helping pupils during transitions between lessons and activities

• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and other Teaching Assistants

Every day will be different, but the focus will always be on helping pupils feel supported, confident, and able to take part in their learning.

Training and Development

This school strongly believes in developing its Teaching Assistants.

When you join, you’ll receive:

✨ Full induction and initial training
✨ Ongoing SEN training and professional development
✨ Support from experienced teachers and senior staff
✨ Opportunities to build your experience and progress within education

You’ll have the chance to learn new strategies for supporting pupils with additional needs and develop valuable skills that can support a long-term career in education.

Who This Role Would Suit

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play a meaningful role in supporting their development.

The school is particularly interested in people who are:

✔ Patient and calm
✔ Positive and encouraging
✔ Emotionally resilient
✔ Reliable and committed
✔ Comfortable working as part of a team

Experience working with children in any setting is REQUIRED, including:

• Schools

• Nurseries or childcare settings

• Youth work

• Sports coaching

• Holiday clubs or activity programmes

However, previous SEN experience is not essential — the school is happy to train the right person.

What You’ll Receive

✨ Permanent Teaching Assistant position
✨ Term-time only hours for a strong work-life balance
✨ Ongoing training and career development
✨ A supportive and welcoming team environment
✨ The chance to see the real impact of the support you provide

If you hold a strong intrest in this fantatsic opportunity, please APPLY or reach out to the WE STAFF TEAM today to disucss this role in more detail