Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant – Newham

Contract opportunities | Full-time, Monday to Friday | Typical PAYE rate £95–£115 per day

Senovo is building a priority shortlist for current and upcoming school assignments across Newham from now until December 2026. This advert represents a pipeline of temporary and contract opportunities rather than one named school vacancy.

The work will focus on helping secondary pupils with SEND access subject lessons and develop confidence, organisation and independence.

The role

Provide calm, consistent classroom, 1:1 or small-group support.
Follow EHCPs and individual strategies set by teaching and SEN staff.
Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate and progress.
Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, safeguarding and wellbeing.
Share useful observations with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral colleagues.

What we need

Relevant experience with children or young people in a school, SEN, care, youth, therapy or community setting.
Reliability, patience, professional boundaries and strong communication.
Right to work in the UK and an enhanced child-workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete Senovo's compliance process.

Formal teaching qualifications are welcome but not essential. QTS is not required for this support role.

Why Senovo?

Specialist SEN recruitment support.
PAYE temporary and contract work matched to your experience and travel area.
Full-time and part-time opportunities with clear communication throughout.

Apply now with an up-to-date CV. We will review your SEN experience, availability and preferred travel area, then discuss assignments that genuinely fit.

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.

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