SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Barking Riverside, East London
Contract: Full-Time | Monday - Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Mainstream Primary School - Specialist SEND Provision

Remedy Education are looking for a confident, energetic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a welcoming primary school in Barking Riverside.

You will be supporting a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class, working with children who have a range of complex SEND needs, including pupils who are pre-verbal and require additional communication and personal care support.

This is a busy, active classroom, so we need someone who is proactive, hands-on and confident supporting children throughout the school day.

• Support KS1 pupils with complex SEND needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.

• Work closely with pre-verbal children, supporting communication and engagement.

• Assist with intimate and personal care, including toileting and changing.

• Manage challenging behaviours calmly and confidently.

• Encourage independence, social interaction and emotional regulation.

• Support pupils with practical, sensory and play-based learning activities.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

• Strong, practical experience working with children with complex SEND needs.

• Experience supporting pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.

• Comfortable providing intimate care.

• Confident working in a physically active, fast-paced classroom.

• A proactive, patient and resilient approach.

• Previous experience within an SEN school, SEND provision or specialist classroom is highly desirable.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Full-time opportunity within a supportive school.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with additional needs.

If you're an experienced, energetic SEN Teaching Assistant who thrives in a busy SEND environment, we'd love to hear from you, contact Aaron Deacon at Remedy Education.