SEN Teaching Assistant - Stratford

Specialist SEN School | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
£500 - £650 per week | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Would you like to work within a specialist school where education, therapy and pastoral support work closely together?

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity where you can develop genuine experience within SEN education?

A well-established specialist SEN school based in Stratford, East London is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join its team on a full-time, long-term basis from September.

The school supports children and young people across Primary, Secondary and Post-16, providing highly individualised education for pupils with a range of additional needs. These include Autism (ASD), speech, language and communication needs, moderate to complex learning difficulties, sensory needs and associated social and emotional needs.

Pupils follow personalised learning programmes linked closely to their EHCP outcomes, with an emphasis on communication, independence, emotional regulation, functional skills and preparation for adulthood. Class sizes are small, allowing staff to provide a high level of individual support.

The school has a strong multidisciplinary approach, with Teaching Assistants working alongside experienced SEN Teachers, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other specialist professionals to ensure pupils receive consistent support across both their education and wider development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across different age groups
• Supporting children and young people with Autism and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils access personalised lessons and activities
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Working towards individual EHCP targets and learning outcomes
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning
• Supporting sensory strategies and individual behaviour support plans
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SaLTs, OTs and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Observing pupil progress and contributing towards assessments and reports
• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes and activities outside the classroom

You will play an important role in creating a safe, structured and nurturing environment in which pupils can overcome barriers to learning and make meaningful academic, social and personal progress.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is advantageous
• Graduates considering careers in teaching, psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or educational psychology
• Candidates from education, care, youth work or support work backgrounds
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Someone proactive, reliable and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist SEN environment

Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential, as the school can provide training and support for candidates who demonstrate the right attitude and transferable experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive specialist school offering strong leadership, ongoing professional development, multidisciplinary experience and genuine opportunities to progress within SEN education.

Apply now or send your CV to Stephen at KPI Education to be considered.

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