SEN Teaching Assistants
Job description
Passionate SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted – East London
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Part-Time & Daily Cover)
Location: East London (Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham)
Start Date: Immediate & September 2025 opportunities
Pay Rate: Competitive, based on experience
We're looking for committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join fantastic schools across East London. Whether you prefer full-time, part-time, or flexible daily work, we have roles to suit you.
The Role:
- Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, and Speech & Language needs
- Providing 1:1 or small group assistance
- Helping with personal care (experience valued but not essential)
- Creating an inclusive, positive learning environment
- Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
We Offer:
✔ FREE Thrive training to enhance your SEN skills
✔ Flexible work patterns to fit your availability
✔ Competitive pay rates - PAYE
✔ Ongoing professional development opportunities
✔ Roles in supportive East London schools
We're Looking For:
- Experience with ASD, ADHD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH or Speech & Language
- Comfort with personal care (a bonus)
- Patience, adaptability and a passion for SEN support
- Availability for full-time, part-time or daily cover
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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