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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 11 April 2026
Salary: £109 to £120 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 May 2026
Location: Newham, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 211100

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Newham
Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP Start
Up to £120 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)

Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a school in Newham, supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including complex care requirements.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a strong SEN background who is confident supporting pupils with additional medical, physical or behavioural needs, helping them access education in a safe, structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEN
- Support pupils with complex care needs, including physical or medical support where required
- Assist with communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning
- Implement strategies linked to EHCPs and individual support plans
- Work closely with teachers, SENCo and external professionals
- Promote independence, dignity and inclusion at all times

Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience supporting students with a range of SEN needs, including:

Autism (ASD)
ADHD and behavioural needs
Speech and Language difficulties
SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
Complex needs and/or physical disabilities


- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD and behavioural needs
- Speech and Language difficulties
- SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
- Complex needs and/or physical disabilities
- A calm, patient and resilient approach
- Confidence working in a school or specialist setting
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Background in SEN, care, support work or education (desirable)

Location & Transport - Newham, East London
- Accessible via Stratford (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth Line, Overground & DLR)
- Close to Canning Town (Jubilee Line & DLR) and East Ham / Plaistow (District Line)
- DLR access via West Ham, Custom House and Prince Regent
- Bus routes: 25, 86, 104, 147, 241, 300, 330
- Excellent links into Central and East London

Why Work with Long Term Futures
- Weekly pay - up to £120 per day
- Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
- Free CPD including complex needs, SEN strategies and safeguarding
- No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
- Progression opportunities into Senior TA, SEN specialist or care-based roles
- Dedicated consultant support from SEND specialists


If you're experienced in supporting students with SEN and complex care needs and are available to start immediately in a Newham school, apply today with Long Term Futures.

SEN TA, Complex Needs, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Newham


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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