SEN Teaching Assistants Needed in East London!

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with special educational needs (SEN) in schools across East London. This role offers flexible working options including full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children with SEN as part of a supportive team, with opportunities for professional development through THRIVE training.

Benefits

THRIVE training opportunity

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with SEN or personal care.
• Level 3 CACHE qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to assist with personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Assisting with Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD).
• Facilitating Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN).

Skills

Experience with SEN

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 CACHE or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants Needed in East London!, Greater London

Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistants Needed in East London!

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Part-Time, or Day-to-Day Supply)
Location: East London (Boroughs: Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work in fantastic schools across East London!

The Role:

You will be supporting students with a range of SEN, including:

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Physical Disabilities (PD)
• Sensory Impairments (Hearing/Vision)
• Down Syndrome & Global Developmental Delay

Experience working with children or adults with SEN, healthcare, or personal care (e.g., care workers, support workers, nursery practitioners)
Level 3 CACHE or equivalent is desirable but not essential
Patience, adaptability, and a nurturing approach
Willingness to assist with personal care (manual handling, feeding, toileting) if required

Flexible Work Options:

Full-Time (Monday-Friday)
Part-Time (Flexible days)
Day-to-Day Supply (Perfect for those who need flexibility)

Why Join Us?

THRIVE Training Opportunity:
As part of our commitment to your professional development, we offer THRIVE training—an innovative approach to supporting children’s emotional and social development. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and make an even greater impact in your role!

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling role in East London schools this September, apply now!

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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Created on 18/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom