Job Description

1 to 1 support Downs Syndrome Reception Full-time Leytonstone Start: September 2024

A welcoming, Catholic Primary school in Dagenham are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child with Downs Syndrome on a 1 to 1 basis for the summer term.

The Role

In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will be supporting a pupil in with Downs Syndrome. The child is joining the school in reception in September. After an initial assessment period, you will work with the class teacher and SENCo to prepare a learning programme to meet the child's needs so they are able to access learning and development activities alongside their peers.


The school are looking for a caring and confident SEN Teaching Assistant with previous experience supporting children with special educational needs.

The School

This culturally diverse and inclusive primary school is based in Leytonstone and is a popular choice for local families. The school offer pupils a creative and challenging curriculum to inspire children's curiosity. They are a 'rights respecting' school and aim to empower pupils be knowledgeable, active citizens. Staff are experienced and have high aspirations of both themselves and pupils. There is good support from management with regular professional development training.


This role starts in September and is offered on a full-time basis until July 2025. If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.



We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.