SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School in Redbridge - ASAP start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you have experience working with children with SEND or previous Teaching Assistant experience? A highly inclusive and well‑regarded mainstream secondary school in Redbridge is looking for a warm, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

About the School

This is a welcoming, community‑focused secondary school known for:

A strong commitment to inclusion and pastoral care
A dedicated and well‑structured SEND department
A culture built on kindness, respect, and supporting every child to achieve their best
Excellent staff support, training opportunities, and a collaborative team environmentIt's an ideal environment for someone who values nurturing relationships, calm communication, and helping students grow both academically and emotionally.

The Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Work closely with students with a range of SEND needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
Provide 1:1 and small‑group support within the classroom and during targeted interventions
Help pupils stay engaged, confident, and supported in their learning
Work collaboratively with the SENCo, teaching staff, and pastoral teams
Contribute to a safe, caring, and structured learning environment where every student feels understood and valued

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you are:

Experienced working with children or young people with SEND (school, youth work, care, nursing mentoring or similar) or teaching assistant experience in a secondary school
Warm, patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships
Reliable, committed, and passionate about supporting students who need that extra encouragement
Calm under pressure and able to adapt to individual student needs
Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day

Why Join This School?

Supportive and nurturing SEND team
Excellent training and development opportunities
A school culture built on mutual respect, pastoral care, and high aspirations
A rewarding role where your support directly impacts young people's wellbeing and progressIf this sounds like you, or you would like to know more, please apply below:

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
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Location:
Redbridge
Salary:
£110 - £120 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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