Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Grays, Essex

Education and training

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Grays, Essex

Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Special education needs

Long term contract until July 2025

November start

Teacher training available from August 2025

£83-£100 per day (weekly pay)

Supportive team who are always on hand to help

CPD courses available

Graduate or experienced are welcome to apply

We are working with an outstanding school in a lovely area of Grays. The school is easily accessible by car or public transport and offers onsite parking for all staff.

We are offering a long term contract from November but a permanent contract will be offered to the right candidate. The head of this school strongly believes in championing not only their students, but also their staff, that's why this teaching assistant role comes with potential schools direct opportunities where you can develop and train onsite as a teacher.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who is looking to begin their career in teaching and wants to gain valuable experience.

The ideal candidate should:

• Be willing to go above and beyond for the students
• Previous experience working with young people with learning difficulties (preferred but not essential)
• Be passionate about supporting children with their learning
• Have a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities
• Must be able to relate well to young people and adults and have some understanding of the range of needs of young people with learning difficulties

Key responsibilities within the role:

• Attend to pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes (must be comfortable taking both girls and boys to the toilet)
• Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration
• Have the highest expectation that every student will make sustained academic and personal progress

Why work for Academics?

• We listen to what you want and aim to get you a role that matches that
• Always on hand to offer support
• We specialise in long term - permanent contracts
• We offer weekly pay
• We bridge the gap between the candidate and schools
• We work with good or outstanding schools across East London and Essex

If you are looking to kick-start a career in SEN, or you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new role, then please contact Sarah on or send your CV to

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