Teaching Assistant / LSA Chelmsford

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs) – Empowering Learning are working with a school in Chelmsford. The position is based within a small class supporting Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) students. The role involves working with children aged 4–16 years with statements of SEN. Many students have limited or no verbal communication and you will assist across the school rather than providing 1:1 support.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple classes and several children across the school, rather than working 1:1 with a single pupil.
• Help make learning participative and encourage peer learning.
• Support learners by using their own words, language, materials and personal context; clarify activity purpose and how it relates to skill needs.
• Break down tasks into smaller steps and incrementally build toward the task objective.
• Make written and spoken information clear; follow plain English guidelines.
• Be aware of and support learners from diverse backgrounds and consider ethnicity as part of identity where relevant.
• Observe what works for each learner and adapt approaches accordingly.

Requirements / Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs is preferred.
• Ability to start immediately and commit to full school hours, 5 days per week.

Application Process and Commitments

• Submit your CV to the provided contact (details redacted) or call the listed contact number.
• Empowering Learning Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all staff must comply with safeguarding requirements.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with legal requirements.
• Provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete the online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview.
• Empowering Learning Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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