SEN TA

Smart Teachers
Barking & Dagenham, Greater London

Smart Teachers are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in East London on a full-time, long-term basis.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate education professional who is looking to make a real difference supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with students who require tailored classroom support to help them access learning, develop independence, and make meaningful progress.

About the school

The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils with additional needs receive personalised support that enables them to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN TA you will:

  • Have previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
  • Have experience delivering interventions and adapting learning to meet individual needs.
  • Be confident supporting pupils with communication, cognition and learning needs
  • Have a patient, nurturing and consistent approach
  • Be passionate about helping pupils build confidence, independence and life skills
  • Have a primary education or specialist SEND background (desirable)

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

  • Suitable SEND specialist 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 Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .

Posted 2026-09-30

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