Dynamic SEN TA for Complex Needs – KS1 (Barking Riverside)

Senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a primary school in Barking Riverside, East London. The role supports a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class with complex needs including Autism and communication difficulties.

We require confidence, energy, and proactive support with pre-verbal/non-verbal pupils, intimate care when needed, and a calm approach to managing behaviour in a busy classroom.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting children with complex SEND.
• Experience working with pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.
• Willingness to provide intimate care is essential.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Physically active, patient and able to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Proactive, independent approach to work and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD, complex SEND and communication difficulties.
• Work closely with pre-verbal and non-verbal pupils.
• Provide intimate and personal care support when required.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour.
• Encourage engagement, independence and communication.
• Work within a busy, active classroom environment.

Skills

Hands-on SEND experience

Pre-verbal/non-verbal support

Intimate care

Behaviour management

Calm, patient & resilient

Independent, proactive worker

Job description

Senploy is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a primary school in Barking Riverside, East London. The role supports a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class with complex needs including Autism and communication difficulties.

We require confidence, energy, and proactive support with pre-verbal/non-verbal pupils, intimate care when needed, and a calm approach to managing behaviour in a busy classroom.