SEND Teaching Assistant

Upminster Infant and Junior School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Upminster Infant and Junior Schools in Upminster, Essex, is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for pupils with various SEN needs during term-time. The role is part-time, 32.5 hours per week, with sessions across the school day.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher, develop resources, and work closely with the school SEN lead and external contacts to support learning and behaviour management.

Qualifications

• The role is 1:1 teaching assistant support for children with special educational needs.
• Role involves supporting pupils with physical, sensory and social communication needs.
• You will work under the direction of the class teacher and collaborate with the SEN lead and school team.

Responsibilities

• Support children with physical, sensory and social communication needs.
• Work 1:1 and some group work as required.
• Create simple resources to support pupil learning and development.

Skills

1:1 Teaching Assistant

SEN experience

Calm and patient

Good communication

Job description

• Employer: Upminster Infant and Junior Schools
• Reference: UIJS/26/344176

Upminster Infant and Junior School

Closing on 18/09/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Temporary | Term Time/Part Time

32.5 hours per week.

HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST

Upminster Infant & Junior Schools

We Learn and Grow Together

St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 3BS

Tel:[phone]

Email:[e-mail]

Website:www.uis.havering.sch.uk

Executive Head of School:Ms A. Edgcombe

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:Upminster Infant School

Hours:32.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per year, term time only. (8.30am - 11.30am/12.00pm - 3.30pm)

Salary: £22,950 - £23,279 per annum pro-rata (based on a full time salary of £29,562 - £29,985 p.a.)

Contract:Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and patient. The role is predominantly working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant within the school setting but some group work may be required. The role involves supporting children with physical, sensory and social communication needs. Experience of working with young children with a variety of special educational needs and knowledge when managing children with emotional regulation difficulties which can present as challenging behaviour.

Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and school team as well as the school’s Local SEN lead and the Trust SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts to support for learning and development.

We are looking for a person who is calm, kind, patient and who:

• is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• is experienced in communicating with young pupils and those with learning difficulties
• is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• is able to build and maintain effective relationships
• is committed to working as part of a team

At Upminster Infant & Junior Schools we pride ourselves on our kind, supportive and caring environment and we provide excellent opportunities for our staff to specialise in areas of SEN learning support. The position is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th September 2026

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.