Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - SEN Support (Graduate Role)

Location: Waltham Forest, East London

Salary: 100-110 per day

Hours: 8:20am-4:00pm | Full-time, Term-Time Only

Start Date: September 2025 (Trial Days in June/July)

Are you a graduate with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs (SEN)?
Do you have experience working in a secondary school or supporting individuals with SEN, and want to build a career in education or psychology?

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a calm, committed and emotionally intelligent Teaching Assistant to join their SEN support team from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates-particularly those with a background in Psychology-to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

About the Role:

You will be working across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing targeted support to students with additional needs in both classroom and one-on-one settings. You'll play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence, independence and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with SEN in lessons and during structured interventions

• Help implement individual learning plans under the guidance of the SENCO and teaching staff

• Use strategies to support behaviour and emotional needs in a calm and consistent manner

• Build trusting relationships with students, offering encouragement and motivation

• Monitor and record student progress, sharing insights with the wider pastoral and teaching team

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a degree (Psychology or related subjects preferred)

• Has experience supporting young people with SEN or SEMH needs

• Has worked in a secondary school or youth support setting (e.g. mentoring, tutoring, care)

• Is emotionally resilient, patient and confident managing behaviour

• Is passionate about inclusion and supporting students who learn differently

What the School Offers:

• A supportive SEN team and experienced teaching staff

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunities to progress into teaching, educational psychology, or therapy pathways

• A diverse and caring school environment where every child is valued

If you're a graduate with experience supporting SEN and want to make a genuine difference in a mainstream school setting, we'd love to hear from you. Early applications are encouraged - trial days available in June and July.

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.'