Job Description
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Barking & Dagenham
September 2025
£95- £115 per day
SANZA Teaching Agency: Seeking compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistants!
Do you have experience working supporting young people with Autism? Do you enjoy being part of a team environment where you can work together to improve the outcomes of young people with Autism? If so, this opportunity as a special needs teaching assistant is for you!
About the school:
The school is a primary school located in Barking & Dagenham. It is close to Dagenham East tube station (District Line) and is well connected with bus routes. It also has on-site parking.
The school is a mainstream primary school with an Additional Resource Provisions (ARPs) for students with Autism and speech, language and communication needs.
About the role of a special needs teaching assistant:
- As a special needs teaching assistant, you will be an essential pillar of support for young learners with a diagnosis of Autism
- Your primary responsibility will be to provide personalised care and guidance, fostering a safe and nurturing environment that encourages growth and development
- This rewarding opportunity will see you support young people to overcome challenges and unlock their full social and academic potential
- Employing proven strategies to address challenging behaviours, fostering emotional regulation and positive responses.
What we're looking for as a special needs teaching assistant:
- Experience: Previous experience as special needs teaching assistant working with children with autism or in special education settings is highly valued
- Understanding: A genuine passion for working with special needs children, with an understanding of the challenges they may face
- Patience and Empathy: The ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic, even in challenging situations
- Adaptability: A flexible approach, capable of tailoring teaching techniques to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and therapists.
Next steps to apply for this position as a special needs teaching assistant:
Click 'ApplyNow' to be considered for this great position as a learning support assistant or for more information about the role, contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on 0207 845 6240 or lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com
