Special Educational Teaching Assistant; SEN TA). Education & Training

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Ongoing position. London borough of Newham. 97‑115 per day. Social, emotional & cognitive support for students with SEMH‑related needs.

• Supporting student(s) in developing social, emotional and cognitive skills.
• Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO & wider community professionals (e.g. educational psychologist) to ensure students are on track.
• Supporting the team in creating a progressive & welcoming learning environment.
• Working with students in various year groups with learning disabilities (autism, ADHD) as well as mental health needs.

Primary school located in London borough of Newham. Tight‑knit community and supportive team. Easily accessible by public transport & street parking offered close to the site. Holds a high conversion rate of graduates who started as SEN TAs to now practising psychologists (clinical, educational etc). Regular training e.g. safeguarding, SEN awareness etc.

• Academic individual – holds a degree in a related field.
• Prior experience working with students (ideal but not essential).
• Understanding of special educational needs (SEN).
• Empathetic, pro‑active & ambitious (must).
• Aspiring to pursue a career in clinical psychology, educational psychology, counselling, pastoral work.