SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference IE/SENTAR_1790940522
Closing date November 1, 2026
Location East London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and inclusive secondary school?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding student support team in a school in Redbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with young people who require additional support, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, or someone with a background supporting children and young people with additional needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

- Support students with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language needs, SEMH, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

- Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group interventions

- Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals

- Support students with EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies

- Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development

- Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in learning

- Help create a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
  • Understands the challenges faced by students with additional needs
  • Is patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusion
  • Can build strong relationships with students and staff
  • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Is proactive, adaptable, and committed to helping every child succeed

    • Desirable Experience

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
  • Speech & Language support
  • Behaviour intervention
  • Learning difficulties and cognitive needs
  • Youth work or mentoring
  • Secondary school experience

    • Why Join Us?

  • Supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
  • Excellent training and professional development opportunities
  • Strong focus on staff wellbeing
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students' lives
  • Inclusive school culture with high expectations and strong pastoral support

    • Ideal For:

  • SEN Teaching Assistants
  • Learning Support Assistants (LSA)
  • Behaviour Mentors
  • Youth Support Workers
  • Children's Residential Support Workers
  • Psychology Graduates
  • Education Studies Graduates
  • Aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, or Therapists seeking school-based experience

    • Apply Today

    If you're passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and want to join a school where your work truly changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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