Details:
- Salary: £95 - 105 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Teaching Assistant (SEN/Autism)
Barking & Dagenham
September 2026
Are you a patient and empathetic teaching assistant with a desire to make a real difference in the lives of young people living with Autism?
SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting on behalf of a busy, vibrant 4- form entry primary school in Barking & Dagenham. They are seeking teaching assistants (SEN/Autism) to support key students from EYFS- year 6.
Role: Full-time, Monday- Friday (term- time only)
Location: The school is located close to Dagenham Heathway Station (District Line).
Contract: 1- year fixed- term contract from Sept 2026 to July 2027
Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm
Pay: £95- £105 per day (PAYE)
As a teaching assistant applying for this opportunity, you:
Will have previous experience as a teaching assistant (SEN/Autism), ideally within a primary school setting
You will be confident supporting children across all primary year groups and will not shy away from a challenge.
A clear understanding of how children with SEN/Autism may experience communication, sensory and social interaction differences.
Be able to assert clear and consistent boundaries and behaviour support.
Be patient and understand that all children with SE/Autism are different and this may require flexibility in your approach.
Be able to identify and respond appropriately to individual learning and sensory needs.
You will have a deep desire to push children to reach their potential and continue to strive for more.
Next steps:
Are you ready to make a lasting impact now? If so, click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this wonderful opportunity