SEN Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £100 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | RM10 8YT |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs (KS1)
Location: Barking Riverside, East London
Contract: Full-Time | Monday - Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Mainstream Primary School - Specialist SEND Provision
The Role
We are looking for a confident, energetic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a welcoming primary school in Barking Riverside.
You will be supporting a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class, working with children who have a range of complex SEND needs, including pupils who are pre-verbal and require additional communication and personal care support.
This is a busy, active classroom, so we need someone who is proactive, hands-on and confident supporting children throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
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Support KS1 pupils with complex SEND needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
Support KS1 pupils with complex SEND needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
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Work closely with pre-verbal children, supporting communication and engagement.
Work closely with pre-verbal children, supporting communication and engagement.
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Assist with intimate and personal care, including toileting and changing.
Assist with intimate and personal care, including toileting and changing.
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Manage challenging behaviours calmly and confidently.
Manage challenging behaviours calmly and confidently.
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Encourage independence, social interaction and emotional regulation.
Encourage independence, social interaction and emotional regulation.
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Support pupils with practical, sensory and play-based learning activities.
Support pupils with practical, sensory and play-based learning activities.
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a positive learning environment.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a positive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
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Strong, practical experience working with children with complex SEND needs.
Strong, practical experience working with children with complex SEND needs.
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Experience supporting pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.
Experience supporting pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.
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Comfortable providing intimate care.
Comfortable providing intimate care.
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Confident working in a physically active, fast-paced classroom.
Confident working in a physically active, fast-paced classroom.
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A proactive, patient and resilient approach.
A proactive, patient and resilient approach.
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Previous experience within an SEN school, SEND provision or specialist classroom is highly desirable.
Previous experience within an SEN school, SEND provision or specialist classroom is highly desirable.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Why Join Remedy Education?
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Competitive daily rates of pay.
Competitive daily rates of pay.
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Full-time opportunity within a supportive school.
Full-time opportunity within a supportive school.
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Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.
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Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with additional needs.
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with additional needs.
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced, energetic SEN Teaching Assistant who thrives in a busy SEND environment, we'd love to hear from you, contact Aaron Deacon at Remedy Education.