SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School Location: Redbridge, East London Pay: £90–£100 per day Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Start Date: September 2026 Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Teach Now is seeking an experienced and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Redbridge from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable support staff member who is ready to step into a busy school environment and make an immediate impact. The role has become available due to recent staff retirements and an increase in pupil support needs across the school. The school is a lovely two-form entry primary with a nursery and a supportive staff team. It offers a positive working environment where experienced Teaching Assistants are valued and trusted to support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 classroom support for pupils with additional needs
• Support pupils who require consistent adult guidance
• Lead or assist with targeted afternoon intervention sessions
• Work within a dedicated intervention space
• Help pupils access learning and build confidence
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Work closely with class teachers, SEN staff, and school leaders

What Were Looking For The ideal candidate will be someone with strong prior experience in a primary school setting who can step in confidently with minimal training. Essential

• Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant
• Strong experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Confidence providing 1:1 support in the classroom
• Ability to support or deliver structured interventions
• Good behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Calm, proactive, resilient, and professional approach

Desirable

• Experience across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
• Relevant Teaching Assistant, SEN, Childcare, or Education qualification
• Experience working in high-need support situations

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £90–£100
• Full-time role from September 2026
• Supportive two-form entry primary school with nursery
• Opportunity to work across a range of year groups and needs
• Dedicated intervention space and structured support environment
• Ongoing guidance from Teach Now throughout your placement
• Trials, interviews, and school visits to be arranged

Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance