Teaching Assistant

SANZA Teaching Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching agency in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support students with special educational needs, ranging from nursery to year 6. Candidates must have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping children with diverse needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant is required.
• Proven experience supporting children with special needs is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Support various students across year groups with different needs.
• Work with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups for interventions.

Skills

Experience as a teaching assistant

Supporting children with special needs

Great communication skills

Empathy and patience

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant – Special Needs/SEN
Barking & Dagenham

SANZA Teaching Agency are thrilled to announce a wonderful opportunity to join a diverse, enriching, values-driven primary school in Barking & Dagenham. They are seeking a teaching assistant to work across the school, from nursery to year 6.

Responsibilities

• You will support various students across the year groups with different needs, such as Autism, behavioural difficulties, speech, language and communication problems, EAL, and other complex needs.
• You will work with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the day delivering targeted intervention activities.

About you / Qualifications

• Must have experience as a teaching assistant/learning support assistant
• Must have experience supporting children with special needs
• Must have great communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have an understanding of pre-verbal communication methods and strategies
• Must be empathetic, patient and have a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs

Next steps

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this opportunity as a teaching assistant or contact Lauren McNaught on (phone number removed) or (url removed)