Teaching Assistant

Male Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | ASD | Behaviour Support | Barking and Dagenham

Are you a Male Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills, a positive attitude and a good sense of humour?

We are recruiting for a fantastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful secondary school in Barking and Dagenham from September 2026.

You'll be working with teenage male students with ASD and SLD, supporting them both in the classroom and out in the community. This is a really varied role, with students taking part in vocational courses, entrepreneurship and employability skills, as well as regular trips into the community.

• Temp to Permanent role after 1 term
• Monday-Friday, school hours
• September 2026 start
• Barking and Dagenham
• Supporting teenage male students with ASD & SLD
• Vocational and practical learning
• Community trips and activities
• Strong behaviour management required

This is a brilliant new-build school with excellent facilities and a genuinely lovely staff team. The environment is supportive, friendly and sociable - including Friday drinks for staff!

The ideal Teaching Assistant will be confident managing behaviour, calm under pressure and able to build strong relationships with teenage boys. A good sense of humour is essential!

Previous experience working with SEN, ASD or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.

If you're a Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding and varied SEN role in Barking and Dagenham, apply today!

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.