SEN Teaching Assistant - Newham

SEN Teaching Assistant & Aspiring Educational Professionals

Newham, East London

Full Time and Daily Supply | Term Time Only | Immediate & Future Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge or a graduate considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or counselling?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of highly supportive and inclusive primary schools across Newham to build a strong network of talented SEN Teaching Assistants who want to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

This is more than just a classroom support role.

It is an opportunity to gain invaluable experience working alongside experienced SEND professionals, teachers, therapists and school leaders while supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

About the Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping pupils access education, build confidence and achieve success both academically and personally.

You may support pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
• Learning Difficulties
• EHCPs and personalised learning plans

Successful candidates may work within different primary school settings across Newham, allowing them to develop their experience, broaden their skillset and identify the environments in which they thrive most.

No two days are ever the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We're Looking For

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants who:

• Have worked in educational, SEN or care settings
• Understand how to support pupils with additional needs
• Can build positive and trusting relationships
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and empathy
• Are committed to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing

Graduates who:

• Have recently completed a degree
• Are considering a future career in education or child-focused professions
• Want hands on experience before teacher training or postgraduate study
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are passionate about helping children reach their potential

Degrees in the following areas are particularly desirable:

• Psychology
• Education Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Health & Social Care
• Speech and Language Sciences
• Sports Science

However, we welcome applications from graduates of all disciplines who have a genuine interest in working with children.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Unlike applying to a single school, joining Teaching Personnel gives you access to opportunities across a large network of schools throughout Newham.

Benefits Include:

✅ Competitive weekly PAYE pay

✅ Dedicated local consultant with specialist SEN recruitment expertise

✅ Access to multiple schools and opportunities across Newham

✅ Long-term and permanent career opportunities

✅ Free CPD through the Teaching Personnel Academy

✅ Courses including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Team Teach Awareness, Safeguarding and Understanding SEMH

✅ Flexible pathways into teaching and school-based careers

✅ Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of educational environments

✅ Ongoing support throughout your placement

✅ Access to some of East London's most inclusive and forward-thinking schools

Ideal For

• Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants
• Graduate Teaching Assistants
• Aspiring Teachers
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Aspiring SENCOs
• Aspiring Speech and Language Therapists
• Aspiring Occupational Therapists
• Youth Workers seeking a school-based role
• Support Workers looking to transition into education

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to gain experience across a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Newham, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Teaching Personnel and become part of a network dedicated to improving outcomes for every child, every day.

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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