STA

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)

Barking & Dagenham, East London

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We are working closely with a number of fantastic SEND schools and specialist provisions across Barking & Dagenham and are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join our growing team.

Whether you have previous experience in SEND education, care, support work, youth work, or specialist school settings, we would love to hear from you.

✅ The Role

You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

Autism (ASC)

ADHD

Speech & Language Needs

Learning Difficulties

Physical Disabilities

Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (SEMH)Responsibilities may include:

Providing 1:1 and small group support

Assisting pupils in accessing learning activities

Promoting independence and confidence

Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation

Working closely with teachers and SENCOs

Helping create a safe and inclusive learning environment

✅ Essential

Requirements

Enhanced DBS Certificate

DBS registered on the Update Service

Previous SEND experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Passion for supporting children and young people

⭐ Desirable (But Not Essential)

Experience working within a SEND school

Background in education, care, support work, youth work, or healthcare

Experience with Autism, SEMH, PMLD, MLD, or SLD settings

Relevant qualifications such as Teaching Assistant, Psychology, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, or SEN training