SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Redbridge, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 202914 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School, Redbridge
Location: Redbridge
Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term
Pay: £90 - £105 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Our client, a highly regarded primary school in Redbridge, is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of learning difficulties and disabilities. Working closely with class teachers, the SEN coordinator, and other school staff, you'll ensure every student receives the individualised attention and resources they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support students' learning in the classroom and during one-to-one or small-group sessions
Support students' learning in the classroom and during one-to-one or small-group sessions
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Adapt and implement lesson plans to meet the specific needs of pupils with SEN
Adapt and implement lesson plans to meet the specific needs of pupils with SEN
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Provide emotional and behavioural support, helping students develop coping strategies and confidence
Provide emotional and behavioural support, helping students develop coping strategies and confidence
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Maintain detailed records of student progress and communicate effectively with teachers and parents/carers
Maintain detailed records of student progress and communicate effectively with teachers and parents/carers
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Collaborate with the SEN coordinator to develop, review, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Collaborate with the SEN coordinator to develop, review, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
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Support pupils with personal care tasks, such as toileting, feeding, or medication administration, as required
Support pupils with personal care tasks, such as toileting, feeding, or medication administration, as required
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Participate in training and professional development to enhance SEN knowledge and skills
Participate in training and professional development to enhance SEN knowledge and skills
About You
We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and proactive professional with:
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A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or a related field (e.g. , Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent)
A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or a related field (e.g. , Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent)
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Experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a school or educational setting
Experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a school or educational setting
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A solid understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with SEN and strategies to support their learning and development
A solid understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with SEN and strategies to support their learning and development
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
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Strong organisational and time-management abilities
Strong organisational and time-management abilities
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Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing pupil needs
Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing pupil needs
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A nurturing, empathetic approach and a genuine passion for empowering children with SEN
A nurturing, empathetic approach and a genuine passion for empowering children with SEN
Why Apply?
Our client offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, competitive daily pay, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day.
If you are ready to contribute to the success of a school that values every pupil's potential, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Location: Redbridge
Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term
Pay: £90 - £105 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Our client, a highly regarded primary school in Redbridge, is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of learning difficulties and disabilities. Working closely with class teachers, the SEN coordinator, and other school staff, you'll ensure every student receives the individualised attention and resources they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Support students' learning in the classroom and during one-to-one or small-group sessions
Support students' learning in the classroom and during one-to-one or small-group sessions
-
Adapt and implement lesson plans to meet the specific needs of pupils with SEN
Adapt and implement lesson plans to meet the specific needs of pupils with SEN
-
Provide emotional and behavioural support, helping students develop coping strategies and confidence
Provide emotional and behavioural support, helping students develop coping strategies and confidence
-
Maintain detailed records of student progress and communicate effectively with teachers and parents/carers
Maintain detailed records of student progress and communicate effectively with teachers and parents/carers
-
Collaborate with the SEN coordinator to develop, review, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Collaborate with the SEN coordinator to develop, review, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
-
Support pupils with personal care tasks, such as toileting, feeding, or medication administration, as required
Support pupils with personal care tasks, such as toileting, feeding, or medication administration, as required
-
Participate in training and professional development to enhance SEN knowledge and skills
Participate in training and professional development to enhance SEN knowledge and skills
About You
We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and proactive professional with:
-
A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or a related field (e.g. , Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent)
A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or a related field (e.g. , Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent)
-
Experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a school or educational setting
Experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a school or educational setting
-
A solid understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with SEN and strategies to support their learning and development
A solid understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with SEN and strategies to support their learning and development
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
-
Strong organisational and time-management abilities
Strong organisational and time-management abilities
-
Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing pupil needs
Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing pupil needs
-
A nurturing, empathetic approach and a genuine passion for empowering children with SEN
A nurturing, empathetic approach and a genuine passion for empowering children with SEN
Why Apply?
Our client offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, competitive daily pay, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day.
If you are ready to contribute to the success of a school that values every pupil's potential, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.