Teaching Assistant, Special School

The position

Are you a compassionate, committed teaching assistant looking to make a real difference to children and young people with special educational needs? A fantastic special school in Braintree is seeking a dedicated TA to join its supportive team. The role is long term, with the potential to become permanent.

You must be a driver for this role.

About the school

This well-established day special school is driven by a clear vision: to enable everyone to reach, and go beyond, their potential.

It caters for children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism, and currently supports over 245 students.

Rated Good at its last Ofsted inspection (September 2021), the school is known for its nurturing approach, inclusive ethos and commitment to individual progress. It also offers home to school support, so families and pupils receive consistent guidance and care.

The role

• Support pupils with complex needs, including autism, across a range of ages and abilities.
• Assist with classroom activities, personalised learning plans and communication programmes.
• Promote independence, engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Work with teachers, therapists and support staff to create a positive, enabling learning environment.
• Occasionally support home to school outreach (driver essential).

What you'll need

• A full driving licence (essential).
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND (highly desirable).
• A patient, nurturing and resilient nature, with a genuine passion for special education.
• The ability to adapt to different needs and learning styles.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.