SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Newham, East London)

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Newham, East London. This full‑time, long‑term role starts after the Easter break 2026 and focuses on helping pupils with special educational needs stay engaged, focused, and supported throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence, and progress.
• Implement behaviour strategies and support emotional regulation.

Required profile

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a secondary school or SEN setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence handling challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.

Required skills

What we offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEN and behaviour‑management experience.
• A rewarding role making a real difference in students' lives.