SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children reach their full potential?
Teach Now is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barking & Dagenham seeking two dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting pupils in both classroom and specialist SEND settings.
The school prides itself on being a joyful and supportive community where achievement is celebrated, wellbeing is valued, and both pupils and staff are encouraged to embrace new learning opportunities.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils across the school in whole-class, small-group, and 1:1 settings
• Work within a dedicated SEND provision and intervention spaces
• Assist pupils with a range of additional needs to access learning successfully
• Support communication, social development, and classroom engagement
• Work closely with class teachers, the SEN teacher, and SENDCo
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
What Were Looking For
Essential
• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• A patient, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting learning
Desirable
• Relevant Teaching Assistant, SEN, Childcare, or Education qualification
• Experience working across different primary age groups
• Knowledge of effective SEND support strategies and interventions
Why Join This School?
• Friendly and supportive staff team
• Positive and inclusive school culture
• Opportunity to work across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Dedicated SEND provision and specialist support team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
• Continued support from Teach Now throughout your placement
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance