Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Newham
Salary: £108 – £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long Term, Full-time
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Are you a skilled SEN Teaching Assistant with a commitment to supporting children with complex ASD needs?
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a supportive primary school in Newham.
This rewarding role involves delivering tailored 1:1 support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and high-level needs. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils to help them engage in learning, develop confidence, and strengthen their social and emotional skills within a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Main Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for students with complex ASD needs
- Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Assist students in accessing classroom activities and learning tasks
- Implement personalised support strategies and behaviour plans
- Build strong and positive relationships with students
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
- Support communication, emotional regulation, and classroom engagement
- Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
Requirements of an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Minimum 1 year experience supporting children with high-needs ASD
- Recent primary school-based experience
- Experience supporting SEN students on a 1:1 basis
- Calm, patient, resilient, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEN Teaching Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.