Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Ingatestone

Location: Ingatestone, Essex
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Duration: 6 Weeks (After October Half Term)
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary
Salary: £81.74–£96.89 per day (depending on experience).

Are you a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young children?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and supportive Primary School in Ingatestone, who are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their specialist SEND provision.

The role will begin on Monday 2nd November 2026 and will run for 6 weeks, supporting a small group of 8 children aged between 4 and 8 years old.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), who is confident working in a nurturing and structured learning environment.

The successful candidate will help children develop their communication, independence, social skills and confidence while supporting their individual learning needs.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Support a small SEND provision consisting of 8 children aged 4–8 years old.

• Provide individual and small-group support tailored to pupils' specific needs.

• Help children develop communication, social interaction and independence skills.

• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging and accessible learning activities.

• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

• Support children with daily routines, transitions and personal care where required.

• Encourage positive relationships and celebrate individual achievements.

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working with children with SEND, autism, ADHD or additional learning needs.

• Experience working within a primary school, specialist SEND provision or similar setting.

• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.

• Confidence supporting children with communication difficulties or challenging behaviour.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A genuine passion for supporting young children with additional needs.

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process.

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.

• Market-leading rates of pay.

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive a £100 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).

• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance.

Interested in this opportunity?

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role after October half term, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now to secure your place for a 2nd November start!

Consultant: jessica joyner
Email: (url removed)
Telephone: (phone number removed)

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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