Graduate Teaching Assistant – Primary (Braintree)

About the role

We are seeking a recent university graduate to join a mainstream primary school in Braintree as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This full‑time, term‑time position offers hands‑on experience supporting children with autism and other special educational needs while working closely with teachers and senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with children who have SEND needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviour using a range of techniques.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Develop creative activities to keep learners engaged.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher, SENCO and senior leadership team to ensure successful outcomes.

Required profile

• Passionate about working with children with SEN.
• Natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Able to commute to or reside locally in Braintree.
• Reliable, flexible and eager to improve outcomes for children with additional needs.
• Recent graduate (any discipline, preferably Maths, English, Psychology or a creative subject).

Required skills

• No specific technical skills required.

What we offer

• Daily rate of £95‑£100 (PAYE).
• Full support from teachers, senior leadership and SENCO.
• Potential for permanent employment after the term‑time placement.