SEN Teaching Assistant

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Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Newham, East London

Mainstream Secondary School | £95–£115 per day | ASAP Start | Full-Time until July 2027

Horizon Teachers are working with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Newham, East London, seeking a dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible until July 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, particularly those from leading UK universities, who are passionate about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and looking to develop their experience within a supportive school environment.

As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils across KS3 and KS4 with additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning difficulties and physical disabilities. Working within a mainstream secondary school in Newham, East London, you will support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access the curriculum, develop their independence and build confidence in the classroom.

This full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or specialist SEN support, offering valuable hands-on experience working alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals.

The ideal Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant will:

Hold a bachelor's degree, ideally from a Russell Group or leading UK university.
Hold a valid Manual Handling certificate, with the ability to safely support pupils with physical and mobility needs.
Have previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ideally within a school setting.
Be confident providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, patience, empathy and a proactive approach.
Be passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.Why work with Horizon Teachers?

Competitive daily pay of £95–£115, depending on experience.
Full-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Newham, East London, starting ASAP until July 2027.
Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with SEN within a mainstream secondary school.
Develop practical skills in SEN support, behaviour management and inclusive education.
Work alongside experienced SENCOs, teachers and specialist support staff.
Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
Access to CPD opportunities, safeguarding training and ongoing career guidance.If you're a compassionate and motivated graduate with a Manual Handling certificate looking to make a difference to pupils with additional learning needs, this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Newham, East London could be the ideal next step. Apply today to find out more!

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