Sen Teaching Assistant

Location: Newham, East London Job Type: Flexible Supply / Bank Staff / Long-Term Opportunities Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Salary: Competitive Daily Rates (Dependent on Experience) Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people? We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Support Assistants and Learning Mentors to support a specialist SEN Primary School in Newham, catering for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is looking to build a reliable pool of bank staff to provide flexible cover throughout the winter months, alongside opportunities for longer-term placements. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding environment, ideal for individuals who are resilient, patient, compassionate and genuinely motivated to support children with complex needs. The Role Working closely with teaching staff and the wider SEN team, you will support primary-aged pupils who may display significant behavioural challenges and require additional emotional, social and educational support. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional SEN needs. Supporting children who display challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation. Building positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils. Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies. Helping pupils develop their emotional regulation, confidence ..... full job details .....