SEN Teaching Assistant – Havering

SEN Teaching Assistant – Havering

Location: Havering, East London
Contract: Long term
Start date: ASAP
Pay: £105–£110 per day

About the role

A welcoming school in Havering is seeking a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join its team on a long-term basis.

The successful candidate will support pupils with additional needs and provide 1:1 assistance where required. You’ll work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

This is an immediate-start opportunity for someone with relevant SEN experience who is patient, proactive and passionate about inclusive education.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Help pupils participate in lessons and classroom activities.
• Adapt tasks and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Support pupils’ communication, social and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Use agreed strategies to support engagement and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and other support staff.
• Share observations about pupil progress and wellbeing with the relevant staff.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school procedures.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• Experience providing 1:1 support in a school or educational setting.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to adapt support to pupils’ individual needs.
• A proactive and reliable attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Availability to start ASAP.

Experience with autism, ADHD, communication needs or other additional needs would be advantageous.

What’s on offer

• Long-term position in Havering.
• ASAP start.
• Pay of £105–£110 per day.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils’ learning and development.
• Supportive school and SEN team.

Apply now

If you have SEN experience, including 1:1 support, and are available to start ASAP, please submit your CV to [email removed]

The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. 

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