Special Educational Teaching Assistant

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ilford who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to children who require tailored support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team to deliver targeted interventions and provide one to one or small group support as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEN including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or SEMH

• Providing one to one and small group support in and out of the classroom

• Assisting with the implementation of EHCP targets and support plans

• Supporting emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine passion for inclusive education

• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs

Why Opogo Education?

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
• Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
• Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.