Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Pay: £95–£110 per day PAYE
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September 2026

More than just classroom support.

Some children need a little extra help to feel confident, get involved and make progress. Having the right person alongside them can make a real difference to how they experience school.

Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a school in Chelmsford looking for a caring and reliable Learning Support Assistant / SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team.

About the Role

You'll support pupils with SEND and additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and get the most out of their time in school.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.

• Helping pupils with classroom activities and learning.

• Supporting communication and social development.

• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

• Building trusting relationships with pupils.

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff.

About You

You might already have experience working in a school, or you could be looking to move into SEND from another background.

Experience in care, childcare, youth work, mentoring, coaching or support work would be useful, and transferable skills are welcomed.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, calm and compassionate.

• Reliable and proactive.

• Good at building relationships with children.

• Willing to learn and adapt to individual needs.

• Genuinely interested in helping children develop and make progress.

Why Work with Parker Smith Inclusion?

• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience.

• PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities.

• A specialist SEND recruitment agency.

• Personalised job matching.

• Ongoing support, CV advice and career guidance.

• 400+ five-star Google reviews from educators.

If you're looking for a role where you can build your experience and make a difference to children who need additional support, I'd love to have a chat.

Contact Danny at Parker Smith Inclusion:

Phone: 0203 011 4848
Email: danny@psinclusion.co.uk