Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant – Newham

Senovo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo is recruiting for a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a pool of cover and contract opportunities across Newham, United Kingdom. The role involves supporting pupils with SEND in access to lessons and developing confidence and independence.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, PAYE rate £95–£115 per day, with the right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS checks required; Senovo handles compliance and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in school or related settings.
• Reliable, patient and able to maintain professional boundaries.
• Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS or willingness to complete compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm, consistent classroom, 1:1 or small-group support.
• Follow EHCPs and individual strategies set by teaching and SEN staff.
• Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate and progress.
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Share useful observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

Skills

SEN experience

Good communication

Reliability

DBS clearance

Job description

Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant – Newham

Newham, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/09/2026

Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant – Newham

Contract opportunities | Full-time, Monday to Friday | Typical PAYE rate £95–£115 per day

Senovo is building a priority shortlist for current and upcoming school assignments across Newham from now until December 2026. This advert represents a pipeline of temporary and contract opportunities rather than one named school vacancy.

The work will focus on helping secondary pupils with SEND access subject lessons and develop confidence, organisation and independence.

The role

• Provide calm, consistent classroom, 1:1 or small-group support.
• Follow EHCPs and individual strategies set by teaching and SEN staff.
• Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate and progress.
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Share useful observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

What we need

• Relevant experience with children or young people in a school, SEN, care, youth, therapy or community setting.
• Reliability, patience, professional boundaries and strong communication.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced child-workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete Senovo's compliance process.

Formal teaching qualifications are welcome but not essential. QTS is not required for this support role.

Why Senovo?

• Specialist SEN recruitment support.
• PAYE temporary and contract work matched to your experience and travel area.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities with clear communication throughout.

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.