Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Barking & Dagenham

September 2025

Full-time

SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting on behalf special needs schools in Barking & Dagenham.

We are looking for special needs teaching assistants to support students with a range of range of needs, such as Autism (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

There are a range of roles available to begin in September 2025 for the duration of the 2025/2026 academic year.

The ideal special needs teaching assistant..

• Will ideally have previous experience within a special needs environment
• Understand the importance of clear verbal and non- verbal communication
• Be able to adjust strategies to suit individual learning styles
• Will be able to maintain a calm demeanor, especially in challenging situations
• Understand and apply positive behaviour support strategies
• Operate with the utmost respect and always ensure that every child feels seen and valued

Next steps...

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for these excellent special needs teaching assistant opportunities or contact Lauren McNaught on or alternatively send an updated CV to

SANZA Teaching Agency are part of the Abaco Group and sister company to Tradewind Recruitment.