SEN Classroom Assistant

SEN Classroom Assistant in Barking and Dagenham, East London

• £86 - £96 per day
• Full-time, long-term role (or part-time available for those open to daily supply)
• Immediate start

At Engage Education, we understand that schools thrive when they have quality support staff in place. We've spent over a decade building trusted partnerships with schools across London, and we’re now expanding our support offering to schools in Barking and Dagenham.

We’re currently looking to grow our pool of SEN Teaching Assistants who can bring compassion, resilience, and adaptability to these brilliant schools. Multiple roles are available for immediate starts.

The students you’ll be supporting may present with:

• Autism Spectrum Conditions

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

You do not need previous experience working in a school. We offer free online training and ongoing support to help you gain confidence and understanding of working with children and young people.

We’d love to hear from:

• Graduates

• Youth workers

• Playworkers

• Care/support staff

• Or anyone with transferable skills and a genuine interest in special educational needs

About the role:

• Full-time positions available

• 1:1 and small group support for students with a range of learning needs

• Working with pupils with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, SEMH, and other learning challenges

• Supporting students who may display challenging behaviour in a nurturing and structured way

About Engage Education:

• We’re the most trusted education recruitment agency, with training, development and consultant support at the heart of what we do

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Free CPD sessions to support your career growth

• A dedicated, experienced consultant who understands your needs

• £150 'Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

• Access to wellbeing support, travel discounts, and exclusive retail offers

How to applyYou can apply below or get in touch with our team directly. All applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. A valid, enhanced DBS is required before starting; we’re happy to assist with the application if needed.

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