SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Now is delighted to be recruiting a passionate and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school community in Havering, London. This is a part-time, temporary opportunity starting on 23 February 2026, ideal for UK-based educators who are eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

Working across Early Years, EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. The school is known for its supportive leadership, collaborative ethos, and strong commitment to inclusion, making it a rewarding environment for dedicated education professionals.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN

• Assist the class teacher in adapting learning activities to meet individual needs

• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development

• Foster a safe, positive, and encouraging learning environment

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEN (school-based experience preferred)

• Be patient, empathetic, and proactive

• Have a strong understanding of the primary curriculum and child development

• Be able to commit to 8:30am – 3:30pm, term time only

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £85–£100 per day

• A fulfilling role where your support truly matters

• Ongoing guidance and support from Teach Now

• Experience with in a well-regarded Havering school

If you’re an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant ready to inspire and support young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance