SEN Teaching Assistants
- location Barking & Dagenham
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term, Permanent
- salary £463 to £463 per week
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- Apply by 30 August 2026
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
Partner primary schools in East London are looking to appoint SEN Teaching assistants to work with them on a full time basis.
Monday - Friday
08:30 - 16:00
PAYE, we do not use umbrella companies
About the role
We are looking for SEN Teaching assistants for mainstream primary schools across East London.
This will be across different year groups in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, and therefore your preference will be considered.
You will be working with pupils with SEN on a 1-2-1 basis supporting them in the classroom throughout the day.
You will-
-Be supporting pupils with their learning where needed
-Be able to identify pupils needs throughout the day
-Work with the class teacher and SENDCO to support the pupils learning and adjust work where needed
-Follow pupils routines throughout the day
-Support the class teacher when needed, and work collaboratively with other members of staff
About the school
The schools expect support staff to be able to work collaboratively, be flexible, be able to work off their own initiative and be punctual.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistants you will:
- Have a DBS on the updated service
- Be able to work Monday-Friday
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Experience working with SEN pupils
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 Mo Taki on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].