Male Teaching Assistant

Special Educational Needs (SEN) | Autism & Learning Difficulties | Key Stages 3 & 4
Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent Opportunity

A large, welcoming Specialist SEN School in Barking is seeking a dedicated Male Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.
This rewarding role involves working closely with male students who have Autism and a range of learning difficulties, supporting their academic, social, and emotional development.

(Please note: this position requires a male due to the intiimate care needs of male students.)

• A Supportive Environment: Work alongside a highly collaborative team of therapists, specialists, and experienced educators who will support your professional growth.

• Making a Tangible Difference: Build meaningful relationships with students who rely on consistent, positive male role models to navigate their education and personal development.

• Professional Growth: Gain access to ongoing training, including Team-Teach (de-escalation), Autism awareness, and specialized communication strategies (e.g., PECS, Makaton).

• Career Progression: Exceptional long-term candidates are frequently offered permanent contracts and pathways into specialized SEN teaching or pastoral leadership roles.

• Excellent Transport Links: The school is easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line, C2C and Overground, local bus routes, and offers on-site parking.

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to male students across Key Stages 3 & 4.

• Assist in the delivery of personalized learning plans (EHCPs), adapting activities to suit individual sensory and learning needs.

• Support students with personal care needs, ensuring their dignity and independence are maintained at all times.

• Manage challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment that builds students' confidence and life skills.

• Experience: Previous experience working with children or young adults with SEN (Autism, ADHD, PMLD, or Severe Learning Difficulties) is highly desirable. Experience in care, sports coaching, or youth work is also well-regarded.

• Resilience & Empathy: A patient, calm, and nurturing approach, with the ability to remain composed under pressure.

• Commitment: Reliability is crucial for these students; we require someone dedicated to a full-time, long-term role.

• Requirements: An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) and two professional references.

If you are a compassionate, resilient individual looking to make a real impact on the lives of young people in Ilford, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV or calling (phone number removed) for an informal discussion about the role.

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Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.