SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £90 per day (PAYE) | Temp-to-perm Opportunity
£90 - £100 per day PAYE
“When was the last time your work truly felt like it mattered?”
If inclusion is more than a buzzword to you, if it’s a value you live and breathe, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
A well-regarded, inclusive primary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a passionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time, term-time role beginning in September, initially on a PAYE daily rate with a view to going permanent.
About the School
This large, diverse and welcoming primary school is known for its calm, respectful culture and strong commitment to inclusion. With vibrant outdoor areas, a wildlife garden, and specialist learning spaces, the school offers a rich and stimulating environment for every child.
Child-centred practice lies at the heart of the school’s ethos. Creativity, well-being, and independence are valued equally, and staff work collaboratively to ensure children with additional needs are supported — and celebrated — in all aspects of school life.
The Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
You’ll work alongside class teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to implement tailored strategies, build trusting relationships, and support pupils in developing confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support
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Assist in the implementation and review of EHCPs
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Encourage positive peer interaction and classroom inclusion
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Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families
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Support social and emotional regulation throughout the school day
Who We’re Looking For
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Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting children with SEND (school or similar setting)
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A nurturing, observant, and proactive approach
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
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A genuine passion for making learning accessible for all
Why Join This School?
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A supportive, inclusive, and values-led team
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Commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing
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Creative, engaging curriculum and well-resourced classrooms
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Opportunity to secure a permanent role in a forward-thinking setting
What Makes Parker Smith Inclusion Different?
At Parker Smith Inclusion, SEND is not just part of what we do — it’s everything we do. We work only with SEND settings and inclusive schools, and we take pride in our honest, thoughtful, and people-first approach to recruitment.
We operate on a PAYE-only basis — no umbrella companies, no hidden fees — and we stay focused on long-term fit, staff wellbeing, and real impact over time.
Interested in Applying?
If this sounds like the kind of role and setting where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email your CV to elisha@psinclusion.co.uk or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Let’s explore whether this could be the right next step for you.