SEN Support Assistant in Grays - Tradewind Recruitment

SEN Support Assistant - Thurrock, Essex
Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a SEN Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Thurrock from September 2026.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about working with children who need additional support and who can provide the patience, encouragement and consistency needed to help pupils make progress.

You will become an important part of the school's support team, working alongside teachers and other professionals to ensure pupils with additional needs are able to engage positively with school life.

The role will involve:

• Providing targeted support to pupils throughout the school day

• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning

• Helping pupils overcome barriers that may affect their progress

• Supporting the development of communication, social and independence skills

• Encouraging positive attitudes towards learning

• Assisting pupils who require additional pastoral or emotional support

• Helping implement personalised strategies and interventions

• Supporting classroom routines and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

• Sharing observations and progress with teachers and the SEN team

The successful candidate will be caring, reliable, patient and adaptable, with the confidence to respond appropriately to different pupil needs.

Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs would be advantageous. The school would particularly welcome candidates with experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs or behavioural difficulties.

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Care Worker or Youth Worker would be beneficial, although candidates with strong transferable skills are also encouraged to apply.

• Competitive rates of pay

• Full-time, long-term opportunity

• September 2026 start

• Dedicated consultant support

• Access to professional development and CPD

• PAYE - no umbrella company fees

• My-Progression CPD programme

• Access to a wide range of education opportunities across Essex

If you are looking for a role where your support can have a genuine and lasting impact on children's education and wellbeing, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply today to be considered for this SEN Support Assistant role in Thurrock.