SEND Teacher Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
SEND Teaching Assistant - Waltham Forest
Location:
Waltham Forest, East London
Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract:
Ongoing, long-term
Pay: £90-£110 per day, depending on experience
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are currently looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in the Waltham Forest area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with relevant childcare, youth work or care experience who is looking to develop their career within education.
The RoleAs a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the school's SEND team to provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs. Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
- Supporting pupils with their learning, development and engagement in lessons
- Helping to manage behaviour and promote positive relationships
- Supporting pupils with communication, social and emotional development
- Implementing individual learning and support strategies
- Working alongside teachers and the SENCO to ensure pupils receive appropriate support
- Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and key life skills
- Supporting a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Experienced working with children or young people with SEND (desirable)
- Patient, compassionate and confident in supporting individual needs
- Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils
- Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviourA strong communicator who works well as part of a team
- Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic
- Passionate about helping children reach their full potential
Previous experience with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex learning needs would be advantageous, although relevant transferable experience will also be considered.
Why Apply?- Long-term opportunity within a supportive Waltham Forest school
- Opportunity to gain valuable SEND and classroom experience
- Potential for permanent employment
- Support from an experienced education recruitment team
- Competitive daily rates based on experience
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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