Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Type: 8:30am -4pm

Location: Barking and Dagenham

Salary: £96-£105 per day

The Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant –Barking and Dagenham

As a 1:1 Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with an individual student who requires additional support to access learning. This is a highly rewarding role where you’ll provide personalised assistance, adapt learning materials, and use creative strategies to help them succeed both academically and socially. You’ll also play a vital part in supporting their emotional wellbeing, encouraging independence, and celebrating progress every step of the way. This position involves working hand-in-hand with teachers, the SENCO, and parents to ensure a consistent and nurturing approach.

This is a vibrant and welcoming school where creativity, teamwork, and kindness are at the heart of everything they do. Staff work closely together, share ideas, and celebrate each other’s successes.

A Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Provide personalised support to an individual student with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.
• Adapt and differentiate learning materials to suit the student’s specific learning style, pace, and abilities.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioural development, encouraging positive interactions with peers and staff.
•  Assist with communication needs, using visual aids, assistive technology, or alternative communication methods.
• Implement strategies and interventions recommended by the SENCO, external specialists, or Educational Health Care Plans
• Monitor and record progress, sharing observations with teachers, SENCO, and parents to ensure consistent support.
• Provide in class support during lessons, group work, and independent activities.
• Encourage independence in learning and everyday tasks while offering reassurance and guidance.

Qualifications and requirements – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Barking and Dagenham

• Experience in a similar role
• Experience working with SEND needs
• Enhanced DBS is required
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and remain calm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Barking and Dagenham

In return, the school can offer the successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant the following:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of education
• Training courses provided

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Barking and Dagenham