At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a highly-rated independent SEN group in Barking, East London.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, strong community support, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Modern school with excellent transport links and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of neurodiverse students.
- Qualifications: Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant and a passion for inclusive education.
The predicted salary is between 27500 - 32500 £ per year.
SEN Teaching Assistant – Barking, East London
Start: September 2026 (Long‑term supply, potential permanent from January 2027). Pay: £110‑£125 per day.
Forever Education is supporting a unique independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) group based in London, which provides therapeutic education for children and young people with special educational and neurodiverse learning needs.
They are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join them from September 2026 on a long‑term supply basis through to December 2027 on a full‑time basis.
There is a potential opportunity for a permanent position from January 2027.
Benefits of Working at This School
Outstanding rating across all areas.
- Known for a strong community, academic curriculum, and extensive extracurricular programmes.
- Modern school building.
- Excellent transport links.
- School Details
- Outstanding graded school with strong, values‑led leadership.
- Located in Barking, East London – excellent transport links.
- Pastoral structure is well-established.
- Open to English teachers from MPS1‑UPS1.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
- Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by students with special educational needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, allowing you to adapt quickly to the ever‑changing needs of your students.
- Experience implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting students with SEMH and ASC.
- A passion for inclusive education and a deep commitment to ensuring that all students can succeed.
- Relevant qualifications, such as a Teaching Assistant Diploma or NVQ, are highly desirable.
Forever Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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