SEND Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£90 per day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Newham
County:North East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9508
Post Date:22.05.25
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SEND Teaching Assistant

September 2025

SEND school

 

A well-established special school in East London are actively recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for this September. This special school provides learning and support to pupils with autism and other complex and severe learning difficulties. With a focus on positive behaviour support, this school fosters a happy and safe atmosphere where all pupils can learn freely and with the correct support.

Operating as a part of a trust that functions across East London, this special school boasts incredible development and training opportunities with a focus on staff retention and supporting talent. With two types of teacher training pathways available and support and training into specialist communication or behaviour specialist pathways, this school is an innovative and exciting place to begin a career in a burgeoning sector.

 

The ideal candidate may be/have –

  • A graduate looking for a way into teaching whilst being paid and learning on-the-job.
  • Experience working with children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties.
  • A fun and engaging individual who enjoys working with children.
  • Looking for a variable, interesting and unique role.
  • Open to progression, development, and training opportunities.

 

If this opportunity fits with your current career circumstances and ambition, please contact us to discuss how we can guide and advise you going forward. Whether it is this specific role or other SEND opportunities, we can help you find the right next step for your career.

Please get in touch if you want to hear more about this or our other SEND teaching opportunities. You can get in touch by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or calling us on 0203 011 4848 and ask for Faye 

We are very different in our approach as you will see from the voices reviewing and recommending us. If you would like your journey so far to be recognised and respected, Parker Smith Inclusion is the right partner for you and your future.

At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 350 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.

Benefits of PS Inclusion supporting you in your SEND role search.

  • Tailored School Matches – We carefully match you with schools that align with your experience and career aspirations.
  • Exclusive Opportunities – Many of our roles are exclusive to Parker Smith Inclusion. That’s how much our schools trust our service and knowledge.
  • Expert Knowledge – Our strong relationships with schools and trusts mean we can provide valuable insight into the school’s history, leadership structure, and culture.
  • Transparent Pay Structure – All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no hidden umbrella costs. Your salary is matched from the beginning of your contract.
  • Comprehensive Interview Support – We offer detailed interview preparation, increasing your chances of success.
  • Specialist Settings – Opportunities in schools supporting children and young people with SEMH, EBSA, PMLD, SLD, ASC, Complex Needs, and MLD.

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