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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant – SouthendMake a difference every day in a role that truly matters. Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? Are you looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive school environment? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking caring, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals to join a fantastic SEN school in Southend. About the Role: We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. You’ll be providing 1:1 and small group support, helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a deeply rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same! What You'll Be Doing: • Supporting students from early years through to young adulthood with severe learning difficulties and additional needs., • Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored learning support., • Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment., • Assisting with classroom activities and encouraging student participation., • Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm – enjoy your weekends off!, • A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them grow – essential!, • Experience or understanding of autism, learning disabilities, and other SEN., • A current DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply., • Ongoing training and professional development to help you grow in your role., • A dedicated consultant offering continuous support., • Weekly pay every Friday. To express your interest, please send your CV to or call for more information. 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.

SEN Teaching Assistant Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential to Go Permanent £95–£120 per day We are recruiting a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful School - based in South-End-On-Sea. This could be a Part-time or full-time, long-term role, and there is a chance of going permanent with school after 12 weeks for the right candidate. The Setting This specialist school provides highly personalised education for pupils with: • Autism with complex profiles The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support pupils within a structured, sensory-rich learning environment, • Deliver 1:1 and small-group support, • Assist with personal care where required, • Promote communication development, • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff Essential: • Experience working in SEND/SEN settings, • Confidence supporting pupils with MLD (moderate learning disabilities), • Experience across different age groups (Early Years through Secondary is welcomed), • Experience with sensory-based learning, • Knowledge of alternative communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, visuals), • Part or Full-time availability, • DBS Certificate (Enhanced Child & Adult - we can process this for you), • Able to start ASAP, • 2 years of references

SEN Teaching Assistant – MLD/SLD Support – Southend-on-Sea Full-time - Flexible start date! Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Moderate or Severe Learning Difficulties? If you have a care or early years background, this is an incredible opportunity to bring your skills into a specialist school setting in Southend-on-Sea. Make a real difference while developing your career in SEN. This role About the Role You will work as part of a supportive team to help pupils with MLD and SLD thrive in a structured, inclusive environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning needs Assisting pupils with daily living skills, communication, and social interaction Adapting lessons and learning activities to suit different abilities Supporting pupils to manage behaviour, emotions, and sensory needs Building positive, trusting relationships to encourage confidence and independence This is a hands-on role where your care experience or early years expertise will have an immediate impact. Who We’re Looking For We welcome candidates from care, early years, or similar backgrounds who are ready to make a difference in SEN. You should be: Experienced or eager to work with pupils with MLD and SLD Patient, adaptable, and resilient Able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team Committed to supporting the learning, wellbeing, and independence of young people Available full-time, 8:00am–4:00pm No formal SEN experience is required — your care or early years experience is highly valued and transferable. Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel? Teaching Personnel work in partnership with the schools within Southend to supply quality staff for them to develop their career within the school. 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 on (phone number removed) OR email me on 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

SEND Teaching Assistant –Rayleigh Location: Rayleigh Hourly Rate: £18-£23 Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week | Term-time only Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 2:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Rayleigh and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Autism EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties) MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) Key Responsibilities You’ll provide face-to-face 2:1 support, working alongside a Tutor with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include: Assist preparing learning materials for the core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience. Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met. Assist the Tutor to write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach. Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software. Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.Candidate Profile: Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements. Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings. HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset. Why AP Education? Guaranteed weekly pay. Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support. Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos. Training sessions led by our Head of Education. Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth. Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners. Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups. Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement. Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding. Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.Ready to Make a Real Difference? If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you. Call us on (phone number removed) and ask for Laura Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Rayleigh AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality