Cover Teaching Assistants

Cover Teaching Assistant - SEN School (Braintree, Essex)

Position:
Cover Teaching Assistant

Location:

Braintree, Essex

Start Date:

ASAP

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and nurturing Special Educational Needs (SEN) School in the Braintree area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children with additional needs to thrive in a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

As a Cover Teaching Assistant, you will provide support across various classes as needed, working closely with class teachers to ensure continuity of learning and high-quality support for students.

• Provide classroom support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Step in to support different classes across the school during staff absence.
• Assist with implementing individualised learning plans and behaviour strategies.
• Build positive, trusted relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and supported.
• Help manage the classroom environment to ensure it remains calm, engaging, and conducive to learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team.

• Patient, caring, and reliable with a genuine passion for working with children.
• Confident supporting young people with autism, SEMH needs, or other learning difficulties (experience desirable but not essential).
• Able to adapt to different classrooms, routines, and support needs.
• A strong communicator and positive team player.
• Available for full-time, term-time work.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Experience working with children or young people (school-based or related settings).
• Right to work in the UK.

• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please send your CV or get in touch today to find out more.

Our agency is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.