SEND Support Staff

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference AML/SSS/WALLL_1766074148
Closing date January 18, 2026
Location Essex, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Support Staff

Pay: £90-£110 per day

Full-time/ Term Time only

Chelmesford, Essex

As an SEN Support Staff member, you will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCo to support students with a variety of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and speech and language challenges.

SEN Support Staff Role:

  • Promote independence, self-confidence, and emotional wellbeing among pupils.
  • Adapt teaching materials and strategies to ensure accessibility for all students with SEN.
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN
  • Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals.
  • Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents
  • Support with personal care needs, where appropriate

    • SEN Support Staff Requirements:

  • Knowledge of SEN conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other specific learning difficulties.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Able to follow directions and work independently
  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN, or a strong desire to support those with additional learning needs.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)

    • If you're interested in this SEMH Teaching Assistant role, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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