SEN Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs)
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £29,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | RM10 8YT |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Dec 2026 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - KS1 Complex Needs - Barking Riverside
Location: Barking Riverside, East London
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Until the end of the academic year, with potential to extend or become permanent
We are recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a primary school in Barking Riverside.
The role involves supporting a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class with a range of complex Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASD), communication difficulties and pre-verbal pupils.
We are looking for someone who is confident, energetic, proactive and experienced in supporting children with complex needs.
The Role
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Support children with ASD, complex SEND and communication difficulties.
Support children with ASD, complex SEND and communication difficulties.
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Work closely with pre-verbal and non-verbal pupils.
Work closely with pre-verbal and non-verbal pupils.
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Provide intimate and personal care support when required.
Provide intimate and personal care support when required.
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Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour.
Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour.
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Encourage engagement, independence and communication.
Encourage engagement, independence and communication.
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Work within a busy, active classroom environment.
Work within a busy, active classroom environment.
Requirements
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Previous hands-on experience supporting children with complex SEND.
Previous hands-on experience supporting children with complex SEND.
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Experience working with pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.
Experience working with pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.
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Confident and willing to provide intimate care - essential.
Confident and willing to provide intimate care - essential.
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Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
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Physically active, patient and able to remain calm in demanding situations.
Physically active, patient and able to remain calm in demanding situations.
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A proactive approach and ability to work independently.
A proactive approach and ability to work independently.
This position requires genuine practical SEND experience due to the needs of the class.
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity, apply today with your CV.