Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. SEN Teaching Assistant – Barking and Dagenham Pay: £82.10-£85 PAYE or £97 to £102 Umbrella Contract: full time long term Hours: 8:30am- 3:30pm Monday to Friday We’re looking for a dedicated, experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Dagenham, working with children with complex needs. This is a mainstream primary school, and you will be working 121 with children with Autism, complex needs and severe emotional behavioural needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and development of pupils with additional needs. What you’ll be doing: Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access the curriculum Assisting teachers with differentiated learning activities and interventions Helping create an inclusive classroom environment where all pupils can thrive Providing personal care such as nappy changing, toiletting support and feeding Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs as part of a structured SEN programme What we’re looking for: Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in a school or any other setting Experience working or volunteering with children with Autism or complex needs, including non-verbal children and children who display aggressive behaviours Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff Flexibility and willingness to provide personal care About the school: Ofsted Good mainstream primary school Supportive leadership and an inclusive environment, including an experienced SENDCO who has worked at the school for over 10 years Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and progress Why choose Engage Education? We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend! Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends! How to apply If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly. If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful in this role. We have a lot of applications for our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role. All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided. xehkeey By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!