SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Collier Row Education & Training Jobs

Apex Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Education Recruitment is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support KS1 & KS2 SEN children in Romford. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing challenging behaviours and working with autism, along with relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers a chance to significantly impact students' lives, working closely with teachers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Training in Positive Handling

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children, particularly Autism and Challenging Behaviour.
• Positive Handling trained (Team Teach) preferred.
• Background as Youth Worker or experience supporting children in care.

Responsibilities

• Support mixed age range of SEN students with specific needs.
• Manage students' behaviour and employ de-escalation techniques.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher on student development.

Skills

Challenging Behaviour

Autism

Positive Handling

De-escalation Skills

Education

L2/L3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Care qualification

SEND qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant required to work with a KS1 & KS2 SEN children in the alternative provision of a Romford School. Experience and knowledge of working with Challenging Behaviour, Autism, Pre Verbal & Non Verbal would be an advantage.

To Start : September 2025 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (Term time only with additional holiday pay)

This is an opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ,Youth Worker or Psychology graduate to make a real difference to their young lives.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role & Qualification:

• To support a mixed age range of SEN students with Autism, Challenging Behaviour, Pre Verbal & Non Verbal.
• Managing the student s behaviour and employing de-escalation skills when required.
• Able to identify & manage triggers and traits.
• To work as a team alongside the class teacher with the students learning and development within the classroom.
• Positive Handling Trained (i.e Team Teach) would ideally be essential or be prepared to be trained in this area.
• Youth worker background or supporting children within the care sector.
• L2/L3 Teaching Assistant, Care or SEND qualification.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to vetting including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children guidance and all staff are fully trained. All potential candidates will undergo rigorous compliance checks to ensure their suitability prior to any work offer.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer