SEND Teaching Assistant | Barking | ASAP Start

Location: Barking
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £100 - £110 a day

We are currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team at a SEND Provision in Barking on a full-time basis.

This role involves supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, and complex behaviours. You will play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with Autism, SLD, PMLD and additional complex needs
• Assisting with communication strategies, including visual supports and PECS
• Promoting student independence and social development
• Supporting pupils with sensory and emotional regulation needs
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and other specialists
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning

Ideal Candidates:

• Previous experience working with SEND children or young people
• Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Nursery Practitioner, or similar background
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Confident supporting children with complex additional needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in SEND schools, care settings, or specialist provisions desirable

We Welcome Applications From:

• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Nursery Practitioners
• Psychology Graduates
• Healthcare Assistants

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference in a specialist school setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.