Exciting Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistants Needed in East London!
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Part-Time, or Day-to-Day Supply)
Location: East London (Boroughs: Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work in fantastic schools across East London!
The Role:
You will be supporting students with a range of SEN, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
- Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
- Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Physical Disabilities (PD)
- Sensory Impairments (Hearing/Vision)
- Down Syndrome & Global Developmental Delay
We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience working with children or adults with SEN, healthcare, or personal care (e.g., care workers, support workers, nursery practitioners)
✔ Level 3 CACHE or equivalent is desirable but not essential
✔ Patience, adaptability, and a nurturing approach
✔ Willingness to assist with personal care (manual handling, feeding, toileting) if required
Flexible Work Options:
✅ Full-Time (Monday-Friday)
✅ Part-Time (Flexible days)
✅ Day-to-Day Supply (Perfect for those who need flexibility)
Why Join Us?
✨ Competitive pay rates
✨ Ongoing training & CPD opportunities – including THRIVE training!
✨ Dedicated consultant support
✨ Rewarding work making a real difference
THRIVE Training Opportunity:
As part of our commitment to your professional development, we offer THRIVE training—an innovative approach to supporting children’s emotional and social development. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and make an even greater impact in your role!
If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling role in East London schools this September, apply now!
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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