SEN Teaching Assistant - East London
Job description
Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants looking for your next role? Teaching Personnel is seeking passionate individuals to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in schools across [location].
The Role:
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of SEN needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH), Speech & Language Difficulties (SLCN), Sensory Processing Disorders, and Complex Learning Needs.
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Assist with personal care where required (experience is a big plus).
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Help create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
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Work closely with teachers, therapists, and parents to implement tailored learning plans.
Why Join Us?
✅ Thrive Training – Free access to Thrive Approach training for all educators signed up with us, perfect for those looking to gain SEN experience or develop their skills.
✅ Flexible work – Choose full-time, part-time, or day-to-day roles to suit your schedule.
✅ Ongoing support – Dedicated consultant to guide you through placements.
✅ Competitive pay – Attractive hourly rates, with weekly pay via PAYE.
Ideal Candidate:
✔ Experience supporting children or adults with SEN needs (personal care experience is desirable).
✔ Patient, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference.
✔ Willingness to learn – we provide training to help you grow!
Whether you’re an experienced SEN TA or looking to start your journey in special education, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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