Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Romford

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Romford is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, term-time only basis from September 2026.

About the role

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time
Term Time Only
Location: Romford (RM7)
Start Date: September 2026

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils requiring additional support, either on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. You will collaborate with class teachers and the SEND team to implement support strategies, encourage pupil engagement, and promote both academic and personal development.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient, and committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning experience for every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing targeted support for pupils with SEN
• Supporting children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with personalised learning and intervention programmes
• Supporting communication, social, and emotional development
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff, and parents where required

About the school

The school is a growing and ambitious primary setting that prides itself on its inclusive ethos and strong community values. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that every pupil receives the support they need to succeed, regardless of their starting point.

The leadership team is highly supportive and committed to staff development, while pupils benefit from a nurturing environment that encourages confidence, independence, and a love of learning. The school has invested significantly in its SEND provision and values the vital contribution of support staff.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Romford you will:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN
• Experience within a primary school setting (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to supporting pupils with a range of additional needs

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• SEN Experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected] .