SEND Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Newham. This full-time role involves supporting children with diverse additional needs across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 while working closely with teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEND support, demonstrating patience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay of up to £110 per day, ongoing training opportunities, and the potential for career progression within the education field.

Benefits

Weekly pay up to £110 per day

Free CPD including SEND training

Clear progression routes into SEN roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs, particularly ASC, speech and language, and SEMH.
• Ability to adapt activities and scaffold learning under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with SEND.
• Assist pupils with communication and learning tasks.
• Contribute to progress tracking and SEND provision plans.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Patient, nurturing approach

Confidence working across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Background in education, childcare or SEN support

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - SEND Support - Newham

Full Time | Term Time Only | January 2026 Start
Up to £110 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)

Long Term Futures is looking to appoint a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Newham, supporting a number of pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 who have a range of additional needs.

This is a rewarding and varied role, ideal for someone who has experience working with children who require tailored support, consistency, and strong communication. You'll be working alongside class teachers and the SENDCo to ensure each child can access learning and make measurable progress.

The school offers excellent staff support, a caring community feel, and opportunities to develop your skills through ongoing training.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with SEND
• Assist pupils with communication, regulation, learning tasks, and social interaction
• Adapt activities and scaffold learning under guidance from the class teacher
• Support pupils with mild personal care or sensory needs when required
• Help maintain an inclusive, nurturing, and positive classroom environment
• Contribute to progress tracking and SEND provision plans

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience supporting children with SEND (ASC, speech and language, learning needs, SEMH)
• A patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
• Confidence working across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Understanding of safeguarding and individual learning plans
• A background in education, childcare, youth work, or SEN support is desirable

Location and Transport - Newham, East London

Close to Stratford, Plaistow, Canning Town, Forest Gate, East Ham. Good links via Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth Line & DLR. Bus routes include: 25, 86, 104, 238, 241, 330. On-site parking varies by school.

Why Work with Long Term Futures

Weekly pay - up to £110 per day
Free CPD including SEND training, speech & language strategies, autism support, safeguarding
Long-term and temp-to-perm roles – no day-to-day supply
Clear progression routes into SEN Teaching Assistant, HLTA, Intervention Support or Inclusion roles
Specialist consultant support from our primary and SEND team
If you're passionate about helping primary-aged pupils thrive and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive Newham school, apply today with Long Term Futures.

SEND TA, Primary School Support, SEN Teaching Assistant, EYFS, KS1, KS2, Newham