Rewarding SEND Role for Resilient Teaching Assistants

Resilient Teaching Assistant Needed!TeacherActive is proud to be working with a vibrant and inclusive primary school in East London that is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately.

This is not your typical Teaching Assistant role. The school is looking for someone who can provide consistent support to pupils with additional needs, including SEND, SEMH, communication difficulties, and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

The school serves a diverse and welcoming community and is recognised for its nurturing ethos, strong leadership team, and commitment to inclusion. Staff are passionate about ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and able to succeed regardless of their starting point. The leadership team invests heavily in staff development and wellbeing, creating a collaborative environment where support is readily available.

You will be working alongside experienced teachers, SEND professionals, and pastoral staff who share a common goal of helping children develop confidence, resilience, and a love of learning.

• Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Assisting children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs

• Helping to implement individual support plans and interventions

• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning

• Building strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff

• Creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or behavioural needs

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to remain positive in challenging situations

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children

• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children who need support the most. Every day presents new challenges, but also the chance to celebrate meaningful progress and help pupils build confidence, independence, and success.

• Competitive rates of pay

• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• A dedicated consultant available to support you throughout your placement

• Flexible payment options

• Referral bonuses for recommending friends and colleagues

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and professional reference checks.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.