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Secondary Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 February 2026
Salary: £104 to £120 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 March 2026
Location: Barking and Dagenham, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 204064

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Barking

Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP Start
Long Term Role (Temp to Perm) | Competitive Daily Rate

Long Term Futures are recruiting a committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a secondary school in Barking, supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with additional learning needs and helping them access the curriculum in a structured secondary school environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-class and small-group support across KS3 and KS4
- Support students with SEN and additional learning needs
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
- Promote engagement, inclusion and positive learning behaviours
- Build strong, supportive relationships with students

Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working in a secondary school setting (desirable)
- A patient, proactive and adaptable approach
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Background in SEN, youth work or education (desirable)

Location & Transport - Barking, East London
- Accessible via Barking Station (District, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C)
- Close to Upney and Becontree (District Line)
- Bus routes: 5, 62, 169, 173, 287, 368
- On-site parking available (school dependent)

Why Work with Long Term Futures
- Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
- Weekly pay
- Free CPD including SEN and safeguarding training
- Clear progression routes into Teacher Training or specialist roles
- Dedicated consultant support

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a Barking secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Learning Support Assistant, Secondary LSA, SEN Support, Barking

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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