SEND Teaching Assistant/Midday Assistant - 15 hours

Bardfield Academy, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4NL

19 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 December 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: You will be required to work 15 hours per week; Monday – Thursday 12:15pm – 3:15pm and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Fridays, term time only.
Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term ending 31/08/2028
Actual salary: £8,899.42- £9,036.74 (depending on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Engage, Nurture and Support – SEND Teaching Assistant/Midday Assistant Wanted!

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities? Bardfield Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for a caring and adaptable SEND Teaching/Midday Assistant to join our vibrant team!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this dual role you will work closely with pupils during learning activities in the classroom and support them during lunchtimes to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment.

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you?

A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Only fully completed application forms will be considered for this role.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.