SEN Teaching Assistant – East London (September 2025 Start)
Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Teaching Personnel is looking for a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in specialist schools across East London, including:
✅ Tower Hamlets | ✅ Newham | ✅ Hackney | ✅ Waltham Forest | ✅ Redbridge | ✅ Barking & Dagenham
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of pupils with SEND, starting in September 2025.
The Role:
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs, including autism, complex needs, and PMLD.
* Assist with personal care (experience is a plus).
* Use Team Teach strategies (training available if needed) to promote positive behaviour.
* Work alongside teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to create a supportive learning environment.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
* FREE Thrive Training – Enhance your skills in social and emotional development.
* Competitive pay
* Ongoing CPD – Access to specialist SEND training and career progression.
* Local opportunities – Flexible roles in East London SEN schools.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience supporting children with SEND (in schools, care, or voluntary settings).
* Personal care or Team Teach experience is beneficial but not essential.
* A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach.
* Willingness to learn and engage in training.
Ready to take the next step in your SEN career?
Teaching Personnel – Helping you shape brighter futures.
(Enhanced DBS required. Terms apply.)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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