Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Newham, Plaistow
Pay Rate: £95-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Working Hours: 8.30 AM-3.30 PM
Support Students with Complex Needs and Make a Lasting Impact!
GSL Education are looking for an experienced and resilient Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a supportive primary school in Newham.
This role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support for a student with complex ASD needs within a primary school setting. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping the student access learning, manage behaviour positively, and feel supported throughout the school day.
As this is a highly active role, the school is looking for someone who is confident working in challenging environments and has previous experience supporting children with significant additional needs and physical behaviours.
Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide consistent 1:1 support for a student with complex ASD needs.
- Assist the student in accessing classroom activities and maintaining engagement in learning.
- Use positive behaviour management strategies to support emotional regulation and safety.
- Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to follow individual support plans and learning targets.
- Maintain a calm, patient, and professional approach throughout the school day.
- Support the creation of a structured and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Minimum one year experience supporting children with complex ASD needs and high-level SEN requirements.
- Recent primary school-based experience.
- Ability to provide effective 1:1 SEN support.
- Confident working within a physically demanding role where students may display challenging physical behaviours, including kicking and high activity levels.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour support strategies.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An updated CV covering the last ten years with no unexplained gaps.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Benefits:
- Supportive school environment.
- Opportunity to work within an experienced SEN team.
- Potential for long term and permanent opportunities.
If you have experience supporting children with complex ASD and high needs in an educational setting, and the resilience to support students with complex needs, apply today for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Newham.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for this “SEN Teaching Assistant” role in Newham, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.