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SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary SEN Class)
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Location: Newham
Contract: Full-time + Adhoc supply available
Salary: £108 – £115 per day
About The Role And School
We are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Newham, supporting a dedicated SEN provision class within the school. This SEN Teaching Assistant role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, supporting learning, communication, and social development throughout the school day.
The school is a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs. The SEN Teaching Assistant will be based within a specialist SEN class, working alongside the class teacher and support staff to ensure pupils receive tailored support in line with their individual needs and EHCP targets.
This SEN Teaching Assistant role is full-time until July, with additional adhoc SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities also available for candidates looking for flexible work within Newham primary schools.
Job Responsibilities
Support pupils with SEN in a dedicated SEN class within a mainstream primary school
Work closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored learning activities
Provide 1:1 and small group support as a SEN Teaching Assistant
Support communication, engagement and behaviour strategies
Assist with EHCP targets and pupil progress
Help create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
Qualifications/Experience
- Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant in primary or special needs settings desirable
- Understanding of ASD, ADHD or complex needs advantageous
- Strong communication and behaviour support skills
- Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service (or willing to obtain)
- Right to work in the UK
Next Steps
If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply’ and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years’ experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.
