SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time | Romford | Immediate Start

Create Education; Romford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Education in Romford is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, ongoing role at a welcoming primary school in Romford, RM3. The position offers an immediate start following a successful trial day, with hours 8:30am–3:30pm and daily pay of £100–£110.

You will work closely with the class teacher to provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, help them access the curriculum, build confidence and social skills, and follow individual plans.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN in a primary school setting.
• Ability to follow individual learning plans and adapt to needs.
• Caring, patient and nurturing approach to children's development.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to child safety.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Supporting children to access the curriculum and engage with learning.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Following individual support and learning plans.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting social-emotional skills.
• Working with teachers and the school team.
• Creating a calm, positive, safe environment in and out of class.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Education

SEN qualification desirable

Job description

Location: Romford, RM3

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Pay: £100 – £110 per day

Contract: Ongoing

Start Date: Immediate

Trial Day: ASAP

Are you an experienced and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a welcoming primary school?

We are currently recruiting for a full‑time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Romford, RM3. This is an ongoing position with the opportunity for an immediate start following a successful trial day.

The school has a strong focus on creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. They are looking for someone who is caring, patient and committed to helping children with additional needs thrive both academically and personally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Supporting children to access the curriculum and engage positively with their learning.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and other learning needs.
• Following individual support and learning plans.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop appropriate social and emotional skills.
• Working closely with teachers and other members of the school team.
• Creating a calm, positive and supportive environment where children feel safe and valued.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children with SEN.
• Caring, patient and nurturing.
• Confident providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Able to build strong and positive relationships with children.
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviour.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.A strong team player who can work effectively alongside teachers and other school staff.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to a full‑time role.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and the importance of keeping children safe.
• Ideally experienced within a primary school environment.

Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential where you have strong, relevant SEN experience.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications