Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

📍Newham, East London
💰£95 - £110 per day PAYE
🕒Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Term Time Only
📅Immediate and September Starts Available

TeachersDesk is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in schools across Newham.

We are looking for caring, reliable and proactive individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with autism, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties and other special educational needs.

## The Role

You may be required to:

- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
- Assist students with autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties
- Help pupils access learning and engage positively in lessons
- Support behaviour management and emotional regulation
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
- Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

## We Are Looking For

- Experience working with children or young people
- Experience in schools, childcare, youth work, support work, care or SEND settings
- A calm, patient and professional approach
- Good communication skills
- Ability to travel reliably to Newham schools
- A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

## Desirable Experience
- None needed - we are looking for people with the right attitude
- SEND, Autism, ADHD or SEMH experience
- Behaviour support experience
- PECS, Makaton, Team Teach or similar training
- Experience within SEN schools, resource provisions, PRUs or alternative provisions

## What We Offer

- Weekly PAYE pay
- Competitive daily rates
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience
- Friendly and supportive school environments

## Safeguarding

TeachersDesk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance, reference checks, an Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work checks in accordance with safer recruitment practices.

Apply today to be considered for immediate interviews and upcoming vacancies across Newham
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed