Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)

Location: Barking and Dagenham, East London

Pay: £475 - £525 per week

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs within a welcoming and inclusive junior school environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential both academically and personally.

Working closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team, you will provide targeted support to pupils who require additional assistance with their learning, communication, emotional regulation and social development. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring children feel safe, valued and fully included within school life.

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate looking to gain experience within education, or an individual with a background in care, youth work, support work or SEND provision.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, communication difficulties, learning needs and social, emotional and mental health needs

• Adapt learning activities and resources to help pupils access the curriculum

• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and participation in lessons

• Support children in developing confidence, independence and resilience

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to help them feel secure and supported

• Assist with emotional regulation and social interaction strategies

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals

• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher

• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes, educational visits and wider school activities

• Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils can participate fully in school life

• Maintain safeguarding responsibilities and promote pupil welfare at all times

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay of £475 - £525

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people

• Supportive and welcoming school environment

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Valuable experience working within SEND and inclusive education

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced education professionals

• Develop specialist skills supporting pupils with additional needs

• Collaborative and friendly staff team

• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

• Rewarding role with excellent career development prospects within education

You will be joining a school community that places inclusion, wellbeing and achievement at the centre of everything it does. Staff work together to create a nurturing learning environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning. The school values diversity and believes every child should have access to high-quality support that enables them to thrive both academically and socially.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and motivated individual who is committed to supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve success in a positive and inclusive environment.

If you are patient, adaptable and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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