SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus Limited is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for a Newham primary school. Start date January 2027 or sooner for the right candidate. The role focuses on tailored classroom support, interventions, and helping pupils access learning in an inclusive setting.

You will work with teachers and support staff to foster a nurturing environment, supporting pupils’ communication, independence and progress. Graduate or childcare background preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate background or relevant childcare qualification preferred.
• Experience supporting children with SEN desirable.
• Understanding of additional learning needs and inclusive education.
• Patient, calm and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support targeted interventions under guidance of teaching staff.
• Available to start in January or sooner.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with special educational needs
• Assist with targeted learning activities and interventions
• Support pupils individually and in small groups where required
• Adapt activities and resources to meet pupils' needs
• Encourage communication, independence and positive social interaction
• Support positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom
• Monitor pupils' engagement and contribute to their ongoing development

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork

Patience and adaptability

Inclusive education understanding

Ability to support targeted Interventi

Education

Graduate background or childcare qualification

Experience with SEN desirable

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner

Location: Newham

Full-time or part-time

Salary: £108-£115 per day

About the role and school

Teach Plus are working with a welcoming primary school in Newham that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join its team from January, or sooner for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or a candidate with a relevant childcare qualification who is passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs. The successful candidate will help children access learning, develop their independence and make progress through tailored classroom support and targeted interventions.

You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment in which pupils feel encouraged and supported. The role would suit someone patient, proactive and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with special educational needs

• Assist with targeted learning activities and interventions

• Support pupils individually and in small groups where required

• Adapt activities and resources to meet pupils' needs

• Encourage communication, independence and positive social interaction

• Support positive behaviour and engagement with learning

• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom

• Monitor pupils' engagement and contribute to their ongoing development

Qualifications/Experience

• A graduate background or relevant childcare qualification is preferred

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is desirable

• Understanding of additional learning needs and inclusive education

• Patient, calm and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to support targeted interventions under the guidance of teaching staff

• Available to start in January or sooner

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