SEN TA - ARP Unit in Dover

East London (All Boroughs) Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available Permanent, Long-Term and Temporary Roles £90 - £115 per day | September 2026 Starts Available

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people across East London? Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a wide range of mainstream schools, specialist provisions, SEND schools and alternative settings across Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Hackney and Havering. We are seeking enthusiastic professionals to support pupils with additional needs within mainstream schools and Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs).

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with Autism, Speech and Language Needs, ADHD and moderate learning difficulties.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum both within the mainstream classroom and ARP setting.
• Implement EHCP targets and personalised support strategies.
• Promote communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and families to support pupil progress.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every pupil can succeed.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive rates of pay that reflect your experience, qualifications and responsibilities.
• Exclusive Trauma-Informed Thrive Training: Gain access to our Thrive Approach: Introductory Skills & Strategies training, designed to equip education professionals with practical, relationship-based strategies that support pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Access to a Wide Range of Schools: Work across East London's diverse educational settings, including Mainstream Primary Schools, Mainstream Secondary Schools, Specialist SEND Schools, Resource Bases and ARPs, SEMH Provisions, and Alternative Provisions.
• Flexible Working Opportunities: Choose from permanent, long-term, full-time or part-time roles that fit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Access free CPD courses, safeguarding training and specialist SEND development opportunities throughout your career.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs or other additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, proactive and nurturing approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Ideal For

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Psychology Graduates
• Education Studies Graduates
• Aspiring Teachers
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Aspiring Speech and Language Therapists

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and make a lasting difference to children and young people across East London. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.