SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £95 to £105 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SO16 9BN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Make a real difference, and have a permanent role to grow into
Do you love helping young people with autism find their confidence? A friendly, well-run secondary school in Redbridge wants someone who can build trust with its students and become a long-term part of the team. Start on a temp basis, settle in, and if it's a great fit (we hope it will be!), the school is keen to offer you a permanent contract.
Why you'll love it here
- A school where behaviour is well managed and students genuinely value their education
- A supportive SEN and inclusion team who work together and look out for each other
- Regular CPD, including autism and SEN training, to help you grow
- A clear route to a permanent role, plus future progression such as HLTA
- Weekly pay and a dedicated consultant on your side from application to placement
What your days will look like
You'll support students with autism in lessons and around school, working 1:1 and in small groups alongside the SENCO and class teachers. You'll help students feel calm, understood and ready to learn.
- Helping students access lessons using visual timetables, clear routines and social stories
- Supporting students through anxiety, sensory needs and changes to routine
- Encouraging friendships, social skills and emotional regulation
- Delivering planned interventions and sharing progress with the team
- Working towards EHCP targets and following school policies
What we're looking for
You don't need to be perfect, but you do need the right mindset and some hands-on experience.
- Experience supporting children or young people with autism
- A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is preferred
- Calm, patient and consistent, with the confidence to set kind but clear boundaries
- A good understanding of sensory needs and autism-friendly approaches
- A reliable team player with strong safeguarding awareness