SEN Teaching Assistant - East London (September 2025 Start)

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education provider as a SEN Teaching Assistant in East London from September 2025. This role involves supporting children with Special Educational Needs in specialist schools and providing a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess experience with SEND and a proactive approach to learning and training.

Benefits

FREE Thrive Training

Competitive pay

Ongoing CPD

Local opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in voluntary, school, or care settings preferred.
• Personal care or Team Teach experience beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs.
• Assist with personal care and promote positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Patient

Adaptable

Proactive

Job description

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SEN Teaching Assistant - East London (September 2025 Start), Greater London

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Teaching Personnel

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Greater London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant – East London (September 2025 Start)

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Teaching Personnel is looking for a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in specialist schools across East London, including:
Tower Hamlets | Newham | Hackney | Waltham Forest | Redbridge | Barking & Dagenham

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of pupils with SEND, starting in September 2025.

The Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs, including autism, complex needs, and PMLD.
• Assist with personal care (experience is a plus).
• Use Team Teach strategies (training available if needed) to promote positive behaviour.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to create a supportive learning environment.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• FREE Thrive Training – Enhance your skills in social and emotional development.
• Competitive pay
• Ongoing CPD – Access to specialist SEND training and career progression.
• Local opportunities – Flexible roles in East London SEN schools.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting children with SEND (in schools, care, or voluntary settings).
• Personal care or Team Teach experience is beneficial but not essential.
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach.
• Willingness to learn and engage in training.

Ready to take the next step in your SEN career?

Teaching Personnel – Helping you shape brighter futures.

(Enhanced DBS required. Terms apply.)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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