SEN Teaching Assistant

Squirrels Heath Primary School; Romford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Squirrels Heath Primary School in Romford is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a proactive team. The role involves supporting SEND pupils with interventions, small-group work and whole-class participation across lessons, in class or within inclusion bases.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO, organising resources and coordinating with parents and external partners to support student progress. This is a fixed-term post.

Qualifications

• Have good Maths and English skills, at least GCSE level 4, or equivalent.
• Have experience working with children and young people, including children with complex needs.
• Have high expectations of all pupils.
• Have a secure understanding of strategies to support children with a variety of SEN needs.
• Be a committed and flexible team player who is willing to learn from others and share ideas.
• Be an ambitious person who is keen to develop their own expertise.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils with interventions, small group work and whole class participation.
• Work in class and/or in one of our inclusion bases within the school.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and external contacts to support learning and development.

Skills

Maths

English

SEND experience

Team player

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths & English (min 4)

Job description

• Employer: Squirrels Heath Primary School
• Reference: SCH/26/347992

Grade 1/2 Points 3-5

Squirrels Heath Primary School

Closing on 13/11/2026 at 09:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Temporary | Part Time/Term Time

32.5 hours per week.

Squirrels Heath Primary School

Salisbury Road, Romford, RM2 5TP

Telephone No:01708 446472

Email:[e-mail]

Website: www.squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk

Head Teacher:Mrs Mary Shipton

SEN Teaching Assistant

Scale:Grade 1/2 Point 3-5

Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

Salary:Pro rata salary of £22,367 - £23,007 p.a. (FTE £29,562 - £30,408 p.a.)

Contract: Fixed term

Start:As soon as possible

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and hardworking team. The role will predominately involve working as a teaching assistant supporting SEND pupils with interventions as well as small group work and whole class participation. You will be working in class and/or in one of our inclusion bases within the school.

Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the learning as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and the school’s SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts and parents to support learning and development.

We can offer:

• A friendly working environment
• Dedicated and caring staff who help and support each other
• An excellent leadership team to support and guide you
• Happy, confident, well behaved children who enjoy being at school
• A committed governing body and supportive parents

The successful applicant will:

• Have good Maths and English skills, at least GCSE level 4, or equivalent
• Have experience working with children and young people, including children with complex needs
• Have high expectations of all pupils
• Have a secure understanding of strategies to support children with a variety of SEN needs
• Be a committed and flexible team player who is willing to learn from others and share ideas
• Be an ambitious person who is keen to develop their own expertise
• Demonstrate a positive attitude

If you require any further information please call Louise Chappell, Office Manager on 01708 446472.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged before applications are completed.

Closing Date: Friday 13th November 2026 - 9am

Interview Date: W/c 16th November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.