SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant – Newham
Location: Newham
Daily Rate: From £100 per day (PAYE)
Start Dates: Immediate and September 2025 starts available
Training & Development: CPD | Teacher Training Pathway | Classroom Leadership | Career Progression

Are you a dedicated and experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant passionate about making a meaningful difference in young lives?

We’re working in partnership with an outstanding, inclusive school in Newham (Ofsted ‘Excellent’) that is actively recruiting enthusiastic and committed SEN LSAs to join their team — with roles available for both immediate starts and September 2025.

What the School Offers:

• Competitive Daily Pay – Starting at £100 (PAYE)

• Clear Progression Routes – Step into teacher training or leadership pathways

• Ongoing Professional Development – Regular CPD sessions covering:

  • Safeguarding

  • SEN strategies

  • Behaviour management

  • Intervention support

• Cover & Leadership Experience – Opportunities to lead lessons with full guidance

• Supportive Environment – Mentoring and coaching from experienced senior leaders

• Long-Term Stability – Secure, structured roles with real potential for growth

• Inclusive Culture – A collaborative, child-centred team committed to student wellbeing

✅ About You:

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Background in education, youth work, or a relevant degree

• Comfortable working 1:1 and with small groups

• Patient, nurturing, and committed to inclusive education

• Open to supporting personal care needs (if required)

• Willing to undergo or already trained in restraint/intervention techniques

• Eager to develop professionally and take on new responsibilities

• Available for an immediate start or ready to begin in September 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing school, gain valuable classroom experience, and take meaningful steps toward a long-term career in education. Whether you're aspiring to become a teacher or are looking to deepen your impact in SEN support, you’ll be well-supported every step of the way.

Apply Now

Interested? Send your CV or contact David Keogh at
[email protected] for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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