Teaching Assistant for the SEMH partnership provision - The Arc

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Essex is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team specializing in supporting young children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience, particularly with SEMH and ASD pupils. The role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to foster an engaging learning environment. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, and candidates should be energetic and flexible in their approach.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualifications in Maths and English.
• Experience working with emotional and social difficulties required.
• Must understand the principles of SEMH and ASD.

Responsibilities

• Support young children with SEMH needs in the classroom.
• Work with specialist team to develop children's skills.
• Promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

GCSE grade C or Level 2 equivalent in Maths and English

Experience working with outside agencies

Excellent communication skills

Experience developing social skills in young children

Energetic and flexible approach

Positive behaviour management

Experience with SEMH and ASD pupils

Knowledge of EYFS and National Curriculum

Current driving license and access to a car

Job description

Teaching Assistant for the SEMH partnership provision - The Arc

Job Ref No. ECC2611-161 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5-6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 14th January 2026 9.30am - 12pm

Teaching Assistant for the SEMH partnership provision - The Arc

Essex Pay Scale 3 point 5 -6. Pay is negotiable dependant on candidate's experience.

30 Hours per week 39 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement

Ghyllgrove Primary School Partnership Provision for SEMH is a provision at the forefront of supporting young children with SEMH needs. We are seeking an experienced and motivated teaching assistant to work in our established highly specialist team. This is a highly regarded provision and would provide the candidate with invaluable experience.

The Arc is a Partnership Provision for young children who live in south Essex, whose academic progression in their current school is of concern due to barriers caused by behaviour, emotional needs or social difficulties.

The successful candidate will work with pupils who have a variety of complex needs, including behaviour, social and emotional difficulties and ASD. It is desirable that the successful candidate has the following:

• GCSE grade C or Level 2 equivalent in Maths and English
• Experience working with outside agencies/ excellent communication skills
• Experience developing social skills in young children
• Energetic and flexible approach whilst showing determination
• A positive approach to the role and behaviour management
• Experience of working with SEMH and ASD pupils
• Knowledge of EYFS and National Curriculum
• Hold a current driving license and have access to a car

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people. Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued. The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment. The safer recruitment process will be adhered to.

Please apply using the Essex Schools jobs online application service.

Due to the number of applications often received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application

Information about the School

Ghyllgrove Community Primary School and Resource Base for Deaf children is a special place where the staff are dedicated to providing the best for all the children. We aim to ensure that our children are safe, happy and allowed to achieve, by providing a well structured engaging curriculum and by positively promoting good behaviour.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all children develop a love of learning, as well as respect and care for one another.

We believe that a partnership between parents, families and school is one of the most important relationships, to ensure that the children are able to fulfill their potential. The school is proud of its links with other agencies within our community to support all our families and children.

We employ more than 100 teaching and support staff and seek to hire, develop and continue our retention of the best suitable people to create a diverse, creative and non-discriminative environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to ensure the very best in the delivery of excellent learning and teaching to our pupils.

We are delighted that you have taken the opportunity to consider us as your future employer and hope that we have given you an insight in to the daily life of our school. Should you require further information please contact the school main office on 01268 450067.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Main Office - 01268 450067
The Gore
Ghyllgrove, Basildon
Essex, SS14 2BG Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]