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Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 09 March 2026
Salary: £104 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 April 2026
Location: Barking and Dagenham, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 205766

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Barking

Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP Start
Long Term Role | Potential to Turn Permanent

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within secondary schools in Barking, supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

With multiple roles available, responsibilities may include 1:1 SEN support for individual students or working across year groups supporting learning in a range of subjects. Schools are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a background in SEN, although this is not essential for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support for students with additional learning needs where required
- Support students across year groups in a variety of subjects
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
- Promote engagement, confidence and positive learning behaviours
- Support students both academically and pastorally
- Work collaboratively with SEN and pastoral teams

Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with young people or within an education setting (desirable)
- A background in SEN support (a strong advantage)
- A patient, proactive and adaptable approach
- Confidence working in a secondary school environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice

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 opportunities with potential for permanent positions
- Weekly pay
- Free CPD including SEN support, classroom strategies and safeguarding
- No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
- Progression opportunities into Teacher Training, Behaviour Mentor or SEN roles
- Dedicated consultant support from secondary education specialists

If you're looking to start a rewarding role in a Barking secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Secondary School, KS3, KS4, 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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