Job Description:

Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: 06/10/2026

Location: Havering, London, UK

Salary: £95–£101 per day

Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

Contact: Danna Crous | (url removed)

About the Role

Help children feel included, confident and ready to learn as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant at a primary school in Havering. You will support pupils with SEN to access lessons, build friendships and develop independence throughout the school day.

Working closely with teachers, you will adapt activities, reinforce literacy and numeracy skills, and provide individual or small-group support. Your encouragement and clear routines will help children participate, while your observations will guide next steps and celebrate their progress.

The school offers a supportive ethos, an ambitious curriculum and an experienced leadership team. This Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant role would suit someone patient, observant and committed to helping every child feel they belong and can achieve.

Requirements

• Experience supporting primary-aged children with SEN in education or care.
  
• Understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to childrens welfare.
  
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and other safer recruitment checks.
  
• Right to work in the UK.
  
• Clear spoken and written communication with children, families and colleagues.
  
• Ability to support primary learning, including basic literacy and numeracy.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Help children access classroom activities and participate in school life.
  
• Adapt tasks under the teachers guidance to meet individual learning needs.
  
• Provide individual and small-group support while encouraging independence.
  
• Share observations with teachers to inform planning and monitor progress.
  
• Promote positive behaviour through calm communication and consistent routines.
  
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain appropriate records.
  

What the School Offers

• Opportunities to make a direct contribution to inclusive primary education.
  
• Meaningful working relationships with children and colleagues.
  
• A structured environment with clear routines and consistent practice.
  
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge of SEN support.
  
• Guidance from an experienced leadership team within a supportive school.
  
• Varied work supporting learning, independence and social participation.
  

Why Work via Teach Now?

Teach Now is an established education recruitment company offering dedicated customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff. Benefits include:

• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A £150 referral reward for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay entitlements where applicable.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Application Process

Apply below or email your CV to (url removed). Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications, training and experience for this role.

If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will retain your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.