SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: October 2025
Location: Newham
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: £100 – £110 per day

About the role/school

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Newham from October. Rooted in Christian values, the school provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children of all faiths are welcomed. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils to reach their full potential academically, socially, and spiritually. The school promotes high standards through a broad and engaging curriculum, encouraging children to be curious, confident, and compassionate. Staff work closely with families and the wider community to create an inspiring learning experience, making this an excellent opportunity for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to thrive.

Job Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your role will include:

Supporting pupils with special educational needs in class and through targeted interventions

Working closely with the class teacher to adapt learning and resources

Encouraging pupils’ independence, confidence, and social development

Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

Ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children

Qualifications/Experience

To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting as a SEN Teaching Assistant

Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

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, and 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.