SEN Teaching Assistant

Destination Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Flexible hours

Wide school access

1:1 SEN roles

Supply opportunities

Career progression

Early vacancies

Recruitment support

Job summary

Destination Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work across Newham and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with additional needs in mainstream primary schools, delivering 1:1 and small-group assistance to help them access learning and build confidence.

The role offers full-time, part-time and supply opportunities, with the chance to gain experience across multiple schools and potentially secure a longer-term or permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience delivering 1:1 or small-group support in schools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Patience, resilience and consistency in supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.
• Deliver individualised support tailored to each pupil's needs.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Promote inclusive learning environments and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCo and support team.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Location: Newham & Surrounding Areas

About the Role

Looking for your next opportunity as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Newham?

Destination Education is currently working with a range of welcoming and supportive mainstream primary schools across Newham and the surrounding areas, and we are expecting a variety of exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities to become available.

For this particular opportunity, we are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with extensive SEN experience who is confident providing high-quality support to pupils with additional needs. The role will involve working closely with pupils within a mainstream primary school, helping them access learning, develop independence, build confidence, and make positive progress.

We work on full-time, part-time, and supply opportunities, so even if full-time isn't the right fit for you, we'd still love to hear from you. Supply can be a great way to get yourself something fixed, giving you the opportunity to experience different schools and potentially secure a longer-term or permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Use your SEN experience to provide consistent and individualised support.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Support positive behaviour and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider support team.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has extensive experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Has previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Is confident providing 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Has a strong understanding of the importance of individualised support.
• Is patient, caring, resilient, and consistent.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

What Destination Education Offers

• A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your experience and what you're looking for.
• Full-time, part-time, and supply opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of mainstream primary schools across Newham and surrounding areas.
• 1:1 SEN and wider SEN Teaching Assistant positions.
• Day-to-day, short-term, and longer-term supply opportunities.
• Opportunities for supply work to lead into a fixed, long-term, or permanent position.
• Early access to upcoming vacancies we are expecting to receive.
• Consistent support throughout the recruitment process.