Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary (East London)

Rising Hope Education; Barking; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Hope Education is seeking a Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary-aged class within a specialist SEN setting in East London. The role focuses on understanding each child and building strong relationships to support learning, communication and emotional regulation.

Previous SEND experience is desirable, with openness to candidates from care, support work, youth work, psychology or related backgrounds who show resilience and the right values.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND pupils, especially autism, complex needs or communication.
• Strong resilience and adaptable values appropriate for SEND roles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils communicate their wants and needs.
• Assist pupils to access learning.
• Support transitions between activities.
• Foster independence in pupils.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Encourage social interaction and collaboration.
• Help regulate pupils' emotions.
• Promote a sense of safety, understanding and success in school.

Skills

SEND experience

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Rising Hope Education is seeking a Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary-aged class within a specialist SEN setting in East London. The role focuses on understanding each child and building strong relationships to support learning, communication and emotional regulation.

Previous SEND experience is desirable, with openness to candidates from care, support work, youth work, psychology or related backgrounds who show resilience and the right values.