SEND Teachers & Support Staff, East

£100-£300 per day | Long-Term Roles | March & Spring Term 2026 Starts

Location:

Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Havering

Are you committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Rising Hope Education is currently recruiting high-quality SEND professionals to support partner schools and specialist provisions across East London.

We welcome applications from experienced practitioners and individuals with relevant transferable skills who are seeking long-term, rewarding roles within SEND education.

About Rising Hope Education

Rising Hope Education is a specialist education recruitment agency built on over 20 years of combined experience in education and recruitment.

With more than a decade of direct experience working with schools across London, we understand the importance of placing the right staff in the right settings and providing consistent, high-quality support.

We work closely with schools to deliver reliable, well-supported staffing solutions that benefit both pupils and professionals.

Current Opportunities

We are recruiting for multiple long-term SEND roles starting between February and April 2026, including:

* Early Years, Primary and Secondary settings

* Mainstream SEN and specialist provisions

* Mild to complex needs environments

* SEMH, ASD, ADHD, PMLD and Global Delay support

All roles are full-time and long-term, with strong potential for permanent placement.

Pay Rates

We offer competitive daily rates in line with experience and responsibilities:

* Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants: £100 – £125 per day

* Higher Level Teaching Assistants: £135 – £170 per day

* Teachers: MPS/UPS equivalent plus SEN enhancements

We regularly review and match current market rates.

Professional Support

All candidates receive personalised support throughout the recruitment and placement process, including:

* Interview preparation

* Placement guidance

* Regular professional check-ins

* Ongoing career support

* Honest and transparent communication

You will have a dedicated point of contact from registration through to placement and beyond.

Support for Candidates New to SEND

Applicants with backgrounds in care, mental health, youth work, behavioural support, or residential services are encouraged to apply.

We provide structured guidance, training opportunities, and mentoring to support successful transitions into SEND education.

Why Work in SEND?

Working within SEND education offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s development, confidence, and wellbeing.

It is highly rewarding work that requires commitment, professionalism, and compassion. We believe this should be recognised through fair pay and strong professional support.

Person Specification

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

* Experience in SEND or related support roles

* Professionalism and reliability

* Strong communication skills

* A child-centred approach

* Commitment to safeguarding and best practice

Applications are welcomed from:

* SEND Teachers (QTS or experienced unqualified)

* Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants

* 1:1 Support Workers

* HLTAs

* SEN Specialists

* Individuals with relevant transferable experience

Rising Hope Education

Staffing with Heart. Supporting with Purpose.

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist agency that values long-term partnerships, professional development, and positive outcomes for children.

Apply today to be considered for current and upcoming SEND opportunities across East London