Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant

Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding opportunity to start ASAP?

Do you have experience working with children who have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD & SEMH?

Or perhaps you are a graduate with a passion to want to help children with additional needs and begin your career in education?

A welcoming, inclusive and well led primary school in Ilford, Redbridge London are seeking 2 Teaching Assistants to join them in October/ November 2025 for a long-term contract until at least July 2026. This is an opportunity to work closely with pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, helping them thrive both academically and socially.

This is an ideal role for someone with a solid foundation in SEN support who is ready to take the next step in a rewarding, school-based career or a recent graduate who is wanting to embark on a career in education.

Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant Ilford Redbridge, London October & November 2025 start 2 Positions available Long term contract till at least July 2026 £90- £115 per day / £450 - £575 per week Excellent CPD/ education and training opportunities Parking available & good transport links

This Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role will entail working one-to-one or in small groups with pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language delays, and social-emotional difficulties.

You will collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to deliver tailored interventions. It is a really rewarding role to help children thrive in their education journey.

The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a school or similar educational setting
• Or a recent graduate from UK with a relevant degree e.g Psychology, Education or SEN etc
• Strong understanding of a variety of special educational needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH)
• Calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
• Confident in delivering 1:1 and group interventions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with pupils and staff
• Passion for inclusive education and a commitment to professional development

School Details:

• Located in the heart of Ilford in Redbridge, London, with excellent public transport access
• Strong inclusive ethos and well-established SEN provision
• A well resourced, modern SEN provision with amazing facilities
• Supportive leadership team and opportunities for continued training and career development
• Access to regular CPD sessions, including SEN strategies and behaviour support techniques
• Collaborative team culture that prioritises pupil wellbeing and progress

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or recent graduate looking to make a real difference in a nuturing school environment, please click 'apply' now or contact Yasmin Boffa at Academics today calling or emailing

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