Teaching Assistant | Specialist SEN School | East London
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Dagenham, East London
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued?
A highly regarded specialist SEN school in Stratford, East London, is seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join its established team.
Why experienced Teaching Assistants choose this school
Large, purpose-built specialist SEN school
Excellent reputation across East London
Strong leadership team with a clear vision for SEN provision
Your Key Stage preferences taken into account when assigning classes
Long-term opportunity with permanent contract available
Competitive daily rates reflecting experience and expertise
Outstanding support, mentoring and professional development
Collaborative environment where experienced staff are respected and listened to
Easily accessible location just a short walk from Dagenham station
This is an opportunity for a skilled professional who already has a strong track record in supporting young people with Autism and learning difficulties, and is looking to take the next step in a well-resourced and ambitious setting.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with students across all Key Stages (preferences considered at trial) supporting learning, communication, emotional regulation and independence. You will play a key role in helping young people achieve meaningful progress while working closely with teachers, therapists and wider support staff.
This position would particularly suit an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys building strong relationships, adapting strategies to individual needs and making a measurable impact on student outcomes.
We are particularly interested in Teaching Assistants who have:
Previous SEN school experience
Expertise supporting Autism and complex learning needs
Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement
Experience delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, solution-focused approach
Training in PECS, Makaton, Signalong, Team Teach or similar SEN approaches (desirable)
Why this opportunity stands out
Opportunities of this quality in East London are rare. The school invests heavily in its staff, values specialist SEN experience and provides the resources needed for professionals to deliver their best work. For an ambitious Teaching Assistant, this represents a genuine career opportunity rather than simply another temporary position.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant interested in joining one of the most respected specialist settings in Stratford, East London, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this role or other specialist SEN opportunities across East London, please apply today or contact Kiesha at Reeson Education on (phone number removed).
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the 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.
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 London.
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.
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. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07