SEND Teaching Assistant — Full-Time in Barking & Dagenham

Principal Recruitment; Barking; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free safeguarding and SEND training

Route into permanent TA work

Job summary

Principal Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across Barking and Dagenham in primary, secondary and specialist schools. No formal teaching qualification required, experience with children valued. You will support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, in mainstream or specialist provision.

Most roles are full time, Monday to Friday, term time only, with flexible daily supply available. A DBS update service is preferred and eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (Update Service preferred).
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in changing school environments.
• Patience, empathy and reliability when supporting pupils.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience with or exposure to SEND or behavioural support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups in mainstream or specialist settings.
• Collaborate with class teachers to maintain a calm, inclusive classroom.
• Assist with learning activities and manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Attend training and contribute to safeguarding and SEND initiatives.

Skills

Right to work in UK

DBS Update Service

Flexible & adaptable

Patience & empathy

Reliability

Composure under pressure

Job description

Principal Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across Barking and Dagenham in primary, secondary and specialist schools. No formal teaching qualification required, experience with children valued. You will support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, in mainstream or specialist provision.

Most roles are full time, Monday to Friday, term time only, with flexible daily supply available. A DBS update service is preferred and eligibility to work in the UK is essential.