SEN Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary school in East London from September. You will support children with additional needs in an inclusive environment and help them access learning in and out of the classroom.

The role emphasizes patience, empathy and proactive support, with collaboration across staff, parents and the wider school team. Training and DBS checks are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or education setting.
• Experience with EYFS, Key Stage 1 or 2.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND within the mainstream classroom.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and parents.

Skills

SEN support

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary school in East London from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference by supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting children with SEND within the mainstream classroom, helping to access learning and thrive both in and out of the classroom.
• Helping to adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development.
• Building strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school or education setting.
• Experience working with EYFS, Key Stage 1 or 2.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

Why join Horizon Teachers?

• We’re a friendly team of education specialists, with many of us being ex-teachers and TAs too.
• You’ll get personalised interview prep and ongoing support throughout your placement.
• This is our busiest year yet – we’re supporting and placing more amazing staff than ever before!
• We’ll manage the process from start to finish – no endless forms for you to worry about.
• Don’t just take our word for it – check out our 4.8 Google reviews from happy teachers and TAs who work with us!

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.