Special Needs Support Assistant

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing educational institution in Greater London is looking for passionate Teaching Assistants to join their team in September 2025. The role emphasizes supporting children with additional needs in Key Stage 2. Candidates should have experience in educational settings, be flexible, and willing to adapt. The school offers excellent daily rates, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Applications are open for enthusiastic individuals ready to make a difference in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in educational settings.
• DBS registered to the update service with professional references.
• Flexibility to support children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the new intake of children in Key Stage 2.
• Be part of a committed team under the guidance of the SENDCO.
• Adapt to work beyond standard duties when required.

Skills

Experience of supporting children within a formal learning environment

Previous experience of supporting children and young adults within the care sector

Ability to support children with ASC and SEMH

Job description

Teaching Assistant

£89-£95

January 2026 - July 2026

A nurturing and friendly three-form entry junior school in Havering are looking to welcome talented Teaching Assistants to their team in September 2025.

Classroom Assistants here are 'go-getters'. The SENDCO has worked hard to build a team of committed and able support staff, willing to be flexible and often support outside of their remit. By way of return, the leadership team are understanding and respectful of their team.

The school are excited to hire new staff to be based within the Key Stage 2, to support the new intake of children with additional needs. The Classroom Assistant would need to have experience of supporting children with ASC, and SEMH.

Working hours here are (Apply online only) with a 45 minute break in total. The school is accessible from both Romford and Newbury park stations

Requirements

• Experience of supporting children within a formal learning environment
• Previous experience of supporting children and young adults within the care sector
• A fully enhanced DBS registered to the update service, along with 2 professional references.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Classroom Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)

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