Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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

• ✅ SEND Teaching Assistants

• ✅ Support Workers

• ✅ Care Assistants

• ✅ Youth Workers

• ✅ Nursery Practitioners

• ✅ Psychology Graduates

• ✅ Healthcare Assistants