Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Redbridge (Full-Time)

Start Date:

22nd October 2025

Pay:

100 per day

Location:

Redbridge

Parking:

Available on-site

Are you a nurturing, proactive, and energetic individual who thrives in a supportive educational environment? This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners with additional needs.

Morning Role - Reception Class (AM)

You will join a dedicated early years team supporting children with complex needs. Most children are pre-verbal and require a high level of care, attention, and emotional support.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting children with personal care, including nappy changing and feeding Providing co-regulation and comfort to help children manage their emotions Maintaining constant vigilance to ensure safety, especially for children who may mouth inedible objects Encouraging communication, play, and engagement through a nurturing, hands-on approach

Ideal qualities:

Exceptionally caring and patient Proactive, observant, and able to use initiative Collaborative and able to work effectively with other adults in the classroom Physically active and able to respond quickly to the needs of fast-moving children

Afternoon Role - Year 2 Class (PM)

In the afternoons, you will support a small group of Year 2 pupils with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. The children are verbal, compliant, and benefit from steady encouragement and focus.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting engagement and focus during learning activities Providing gentle guidance and encouragement Promoting independence, confidence, and positive participation

Ideal qualities:

Supportive, calm, and patient Capable of managing multiple children's needs Focused on maintaining engagement and task completion

Overall Candidate Requirements

Nurturing personality with the ability to support emotional regulation Experience with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) preferred Hands-on and proactive, with confidence in assisting with lunch, feeding, and personal care Vigilant and safety-conscious at all times Physically mobile and responsive to a dynamic classroom environment Experience in SEN or PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) settings is highly desirable

About the Role

Morning: Reception class (complex needs, pre-verbal children) Afternoon: Year 2 class (three pupils with EHC plans) Children are generally compliant and non-violent but require consistent supervision and engagement

Why Apply?

This is a highly rewarding role within a caring and inclusive school environment. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful connections with children, support their development, and be part of a collaborative and passionate team.

If you are compassionate, proactive, and ready to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to start your next rewarding chapter in education.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Rosanne@Teach-now.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 100.00 per day

Work Location: In person