SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School in Redbridge- September 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.

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 environment

It's an ideal environment for someone who values nurturing relationships, calm communication, and helping students grow both academically and emotionally.

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

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

• 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 progress

If 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 interview

Veritas 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.'

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £110.00 and £120.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English