Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
- Secondary ASD Students
- Barking and Dagenham

SEN Teaching Assistant | Teaching Assistant | ASD | Secondary | Barking and Dagenham | September Start

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding SEN role in Barking and Dagenham from September?

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful secondary school in Barking and Dagenham, supporting students with Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and complex additional needs.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a passionate Teaching Assistant who wants to make a genuine difference to young people while working within a supportive, friendly and sociable school team.

⭐ Why you'll love this Teaching Assistant role:

🏫 Beautiful new-build school with excellent, modern facilities
🤝 Friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team
🍻 Sociable team culture, including Friday drinks!
💙 Extremely rewarding work supporting secondary-aged students with SEN
👥 Small-group support, allowing you to build strong relationships with students
📚 Excellent environment for developing your SEN experience
📅 September start
💷 £100-£115 per day
⏰ Monday-Friday, school hours
📍 Barking and Dagenham

The Teaching Assistant role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with secondary-aged students with ASD, SLD and communication needs. Some students are non-verbal and require support with communication, learning, social interaction and emotional regulation.

You will provide small-group and individual support, helping students access their learning and feel confident within the school environment.

Some students can become disregulated, so the successful Teaching Assistant will need to be calm, patient and confident supporting children through challenging moments.

You don't need to have experience with every aspect of SEN, but experience working with ASD, SLD, complex needs or challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.

What the school is looking for

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

Patient, caring and empathetic
Calm and confident when students become dysregulated
Passionate about supporting young people with SEN
Comfortable working with students who may be non-verbal
Able to provide both individual and small-group support
Reliable and enthusiastic
A strong team player

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, an ASD Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or have relevant experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

About the school

This is a genuinely lovely school and a fantastic environment for a Teaching Assistant to work in. The school is a new-build secondary setting with excellent facilities, providing students and staff with a modern, positive learning environment.

The staff team is supportive and sociable, with a strong sense of community - including regular Friday drinks for those who want to join!

The school takes pride in creating an inclusive environment where students with ASD, SLD and complex needs are supported to develop academically, socially and personally.

Job details

Job Title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Barking and Dagenham

Start Date:

September 2026
Salary: £100-£115 per day

Hours:

Monday-Friday, school hours
Students:
Secondary-aged students
Needs: ASD, SLD, communication needs and emotional regulation
Support:
Small-group and individual support

If you're an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant position in Barking and Dagenham this September, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply now to be considered for this fantastic Teaching Assistant opportunity in Barking and Dagenham.

Reeson

Education:

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Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay