SEN Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers; Romford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Teachers are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a welcoming primary school in Romford. Location: Romford, East London. Pay: £105 per day PAYE.

Roles include day-to-day supply or long-term assignments with hours 08:15–15:30, offering full-time or part-time flexibility and the chance to make a real difference in a supportive environment. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help with learning and behaviour, adapt

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or educational setting.
• Patient, caring and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Proactive, flexible and reliable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Support pupils with daily routines and behaviour management where required.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a primary school setting? We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Romford.

About the role

Location: Romford, East London
Pay: £105 per day PAYE
Contract: Day-to-day supply or long-term
Hours: 08:15 - 15:30

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.

• Support children with their learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation.

• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies.

• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive relationships.

• Support pupils with their daily routines and behaviour management where required.

What's on Offer?

• £105 per day PAYE.

• Day-to-day supply and long-term opportunities.

• Full-time and part-time flexibility.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive primary school environment.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support.

About the school

The school is a welcoming primary setting that is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. The school values individualised support and aims to ensure that pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school or educational setting.
• A patient, caring and empathetic approach to supporting children's individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable attitude.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• SEND Experience