Location
Grays, Thurrock
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
26/02/2026
Posted date
04/02/2026
Closing date
25/02/2026
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Grays, Thurrock
Education and training
Are you an enthusiastic, perceptive graduate keen to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, especially those with ASD?
Do you want to join a team of inspired professionals such as behavioural therapists, specialist teachers and educational psychologists?
** Grays, Thurrock
** February start
** Long-term contract
** Invaluable experience to be gained
** Approx £16500-£18500 per annum (actual salary) - £88-£100 per day
** CPD training
** Career Progression Opportunities
** Excellent transport links and onsite parking
A brilliant primary school in Grays is searching for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching in the classroom. This role is a long-term, with the view of going permanent. This role is to start ASAP but the school will wait for the right person.
The school is very creative and has been awarded "Good" by Ofsted and is looking for a creative individual to enhance their support of SEN children at the school.
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide support to an individual who has special educational needs. You will pay an integral role in ensuring students receive a prestige education with appropriate care and creating an environment pupils can excel in.
The 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for a graduate in Psychology/Criminology/ Social Sciences because:
* You will gain experience working in an environment where assessing psychological needs is part of the role
* Further training opportunities
* You will receive training alongside class teachings and additional support training for SEN
* You will work with specialist staff and equipment
About the 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role:
* Utilising your creativity to excite and inspire pupils
* Providing 1:1 support for pupils across KS1 & 2 with behaviour requirements as well as SEN
* Tailored, high quality CPD
* Making learning accessible and engaging for a range of SEN (ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD)
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
* 1:1 or 2:1 Degree
* Understanding of SEN
* Experience with children (personal or professional)
* Strong communication skills
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please simply click 'Apply Now'
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