SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Autism School

SEN Teaching Assistant | Temp to Perm | Colchester, Essex

Location

Colchester, Essex

Job Type

Full-Time, Term Time Only

Contract

Temporary to Permanent

Salary

£14.50 - 15.80/hr dependant on experience

Inspire EHC is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in the Colchester area that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and is looking to build a long-term career within a supportive and rewarding specialist education setting.

The school provides tailored educational support for pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every learner can thrive.

• Support students during lessons under the direction of the Class Teacher.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of learning activities and individual learning programmes.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and engage fully in learning opportunities.
• Support communication, emotional regulation, social development, and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Assist with educational visits, enrichment activities, and outdoor learning.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil progress reviews.
• Support pupils with personal care and hygiene needs where required.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and external professionals.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, or similar role.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, Autism, learning difficulties, or additional needs is highly desirable.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Full UK driving licence desirable but not essential.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support from Inspire EHC.
• Welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Free on-site parking.

This role is easily commutable from Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Witham, Halstead, Sudbury, Ipswich, Manningtree, Harwich, Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, Brightlingsea, Tiptree, Coggeshall, Marks Tey and surrounding Essex and Suffolk locations.

Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment and safeguarding compliance checks.

If you are an enthusiastic and caring SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist education setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Inspire EHC team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.