Details:
- Salary: £110 - 125 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Barking and Dagenham Greater London
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Barking, East London
September 2026 Start
Long Term Supply – Potential Permanent from January 2027
£110- £125 a day
Q – Do you have experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, care, or support setting?
Q – Do you have experience supporting young people with SEMH, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, trauma, or anxiety-related needs?
Forever Education is supporting a unique independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) group based in London, which provides therapeutic education for children and young people with special educational and neurodiverse learning needs. They are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join them from September 2026 on a long-term supply basis through to December 2027 on a full-time basis. There is a potential opportunity for a permanent position from January 2027.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THIS SCHOOL?
* The school is rated Outstanding across all areas
* the school is known for its strong community, academic curriculum, and extensive extracurricular programs
* Modern School Building
* Excellent Transport Links
SCHOOL DETAILS – SEN Teaching Assistant
* “Outstanding” graded school with strong, values-led leadership
* Located in Barking, East London – excellent transport links
* Pastoral structure is well-established
* Open To English Teachers from MPS1-UPS1
PERSON DETAILS – SEN Teaching Assistant
* Minimum of 1 year of experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role
* Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by students with special educational needs
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with students, parents, and colleagues
* Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, allowing you to adapt quickly to the ever-changing needs of your students
* implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting students with SEMH and ASC
* A passion for inclusive education and a deep commitment to ensuring that all students can succeed
* Relevant qualifications, such as a Teaching Assistant Diploma or NVQ, are highly desirable
If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity, interviews can be arranged immediately this week with the Senior leadership team.
Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Katie at Forever Education You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)
Forever Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check