KS1 SEN and Mental health Assistant - Academics : Job Details

KS1 SEN and Mental health Assistant - Basildon, Essex

Education and training

** Basildon, Essex

** Long term contract

** Permanent contract from August 2025

** £83-£100 per day (weekly pay)

** Teacher training available

** Special Education Needs

** Graduates are welcome to apply

** January start

** KS1 SEN and Mental health Assistant

Academics are working with a 'good' school in Basildon. This is a long term role commencing in January until July 2025. A permanent role from August 2025 will be available for the right candidate. The school also offers teacher training which would be carried on site and would allow you to earn a wage, while working towards your QTS.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new school, or you're a graduate looking to gain experience, we want to hear from you!

This is a warm and welcoming primary school that strives for a happy and safe community within and outside their school. They have a very creative approach to learning and offer fantastic extra curricula opportunities to their students. The school show support to all students, families and staff, ensuring everyone feels valued and happy within their roles. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to thrive and progress in their teaching career.

** Please note, all candidates MUST hold the right to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities within the role:

• Attend to pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes (must be comfortable taking both girls and boys to the toilet)
• Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration
• Have the highest expectation that every student will make sustained academic and personal progress
• Ensure that every pupil is ready for the next steps in their learning and is supported to participate and contribute to

Why work for us?

• Weekly pay
• Continuous support
• £125 refer a friend bonus
• Good transport links to schools
• Long term roles

If you are looking to kick-start a career in SEN, or you're an experienced KS1 SEN and Mental health Assistant looking for a new role, then please contact Sarah on or send your CV to

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