SEN Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in the RM7 area is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

About the role

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time
Mainstream Primary School
Location: Romford (RM7)
Start Date: September 2026

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the school's SEND team to support pupils with additional learning, communication, and emotional needs. The role may involve providing 1:1 support, working with small intervention groups, and helping pupils access the curriculum effectively throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing targeted support for pupils with SEN
• Working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups
• Supporting learning across the curriculum
• Assisting with behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Liaising effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents where required

About the school

The school is a thriving and diverse primary setting with a strong focus on inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and academic achievement. Staff work collaboratively to create a supportive learning environment where all children are encouraged to succeed.

The leadership team is highly supportive and places a strong emphasis on staff development, wellbeing, and creating a positive school culture. Pupils are enthusiastic learners, and the school benefits from excellent relationships with families and the local community.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is highly desirable
• Experience working in a school environment is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Patient, caring, and resilient nature

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Years of previous experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].