SEN Teaching Assistant - Long-Term Growth Path

Long Term Futures Ltd; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term progression

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd in Newham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs across primary and secondary settings. You will adapt your approach to learners, build strong relationships, and work closely with teachers to enable access to learning.

Successful candidates will have prior SEN experience or transferable care/education background, a patient, empathetic style, and DBS clearance or willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in education or care settings.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Adaptable, patient and empathetic approach to learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs and help them access lessons.
• 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 individual pupil needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social interactions.
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence in classroom routines.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress and share observations with staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment and safeguarding.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Small-group work

Behaviour management

Strong communication

Education

DBS clearance

Job description

Long Term Futures Ltd in Newham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs across primary and secondary settings. You will adapt your approach to learners, build strong relationships, and work closely with teachers to enable access to learning.

Successful candidates will have prior SEN experience or transferable care/education background, a patient, empathetic style, and DBS clearance or willing to obtain one.