SEN Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support & Inclusion

Long Term Futures Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

CPD & safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term progression opportunity

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across primary and secondary settings in Newham. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting approaches to individual learning needs and collaborating with teachers to deliver differentiated tasks.

The role is full-time and long-term with potential to become permanent, offering weekly pay, CPD and safeguarding training, plus dedicated consultant support to help you

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or transferable experience from education, care, youth work or similar settings.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with different abilities and needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Confidence providing individual, small-group and classroom support.
• Understanding of positive behaviour management and inclusive education.
• Ability to follow guidance from teachers and SEN staff while using initiative.
• Availability to commit to a full-time, long-term position.
• DBS check: Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willing to complete a new check.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Deliver small-group interventions to reinforce learning and engagement.
• Support teachers with classroom activities, lesson prep and differentiated tasks.
• Adapt communication and support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation throughout the school day.
• Help pupils develop independence and practical classroom skills.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress; share observations with staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to maintain consistent approaches.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment where pupils feel supported.
• Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

SEN support experience

Patience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Long Term Futures Ltd is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across primary and secondary settings in Newham. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting approaches to individual learning needs and collaborating with teachers to deliver differentiated tasks.

The role is full-time and long-term with potential to become permanent, offering weekly pay, CPD and safeguarding training, plus dedicated consultant support to help you