Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant (2 Vacancies) Year 3 & Year 4 | September 2026 Start | Full-Time

Location: Romford, Essex (RM7 8JB)
Pay: £93–£120 per day (PAYE or Umbrella)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Make a Difference Every Day Create Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream junior school in
Romford to recruit two SEN Teaching Assistants/Learning Support Assistants for September 2026.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated individuals to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within a mainstream classroom setting.
There are two vacancies available:

• Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant
• Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant

The school will be holding trial days during the first week of September, with successful candidates starting in an ongoing full-time role immediately afterwards.

The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to provide tailored support that enables pupils to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Supporting children with needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH and moderate learning difficulties.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Support Worker or in a similar role.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Applications are also welcomed from graduates in Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or related subjects with relevant experience working with children.

What We Offer:

• Daily pay between £90 and £120, depending on PAYE or Umbrella payment preference.
• Full-time work, Monday to Friday during term time.
• Paid trial days during the first week of September.
• An ongoing long-term opportunity with the potential to remain for the full academic year.
• Weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Create Education consultant.
• Access to a variety of opportunities across London and the surrounding areas.

The school is easily accessible from Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Thurrock, Brentwood and surrounding areas.

Apply Today If you are looking for a rewarding full-time role supporting children with SEND and are available to attend a trial during the first week of September, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for one of these exciting opportunities starting in September 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.