Special Needs Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education support agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Greater London for September 2025. The role involves supporting Key Stage 2 children, including those with additional needs like ASC and SEMH. Ideal candidates will have experience in formal learning environments and a fully enhanced DBS certificate. Competitive daily rates and various benefits are offered, making this a rewarding opportunity for passionate educators.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs in a learning environment.
• Previous experience in care sector with young adults.
• Fully enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support children within Key Stage 2, including those with additional needs.
• Provide assistance to pupils with ASC and SEMH needs.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children with ASC

Experience in a formal learning environment

Ability to adapt support as required

Flexibility in support roles

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant

£89-£95

September 2025 - 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.

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. The SENDCO has built a team of committed and able support staff, willing to be flexible and often support outside of their remit, with a leadership team that is understanding and respectful of their team. Working hours are (Apply online only) with a 45 minute break in total. The school is accessible from both Romford and Newbury Park stations.

Responsibilities

• Support children within Key Stage 2, including those with additional needs.
• Provide assistance to pupils with ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) and SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment and adapt support as required.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children within a formal learning environment.
• Previous experience of supporting children and young adults within the care sector.
• 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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