SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Forest Gate, East London - full time - 5 days a week 

We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in East London.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, with an immediate start available. The role is offered on a long-term basis, with opportunities for both permanent and temp-to-perm placements.

About us: 

SENCare Recruitment is a niche recruitment agency that provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK.  We offer short/long term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid-day meal supervisors

Job title: SEN Learning Support Assistant

Start: September 2026 

Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm - Mon Fri

The Role

• Support students with Special Educational Needs within the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students with emotional, social, and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents where appropriate.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and personal development.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is preferred.
• Experience supporting behaviour management within a school setting is desirable.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is essential, or you must be willing to obtain one.

What We Offer 

• Full-time hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm).
• Long-term opportunities with the potential to secure a permanent contract.
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.

If you feel this would be the ideal vacancy for you, then please apply below or contact our team direct and ask for Luke Bevan @ SENCare Recruitment.

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