Job Description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Newham

September 2025

Are you interested in working with children with special needs in a purpose-built environment with the right support? Are you looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of young children with special needs? If so, keep reading!

SANZA Teaching Agency are excited to be recruiting on behalf of a wonderful school in Newham that is dedicated to supporting young people with additional needs.

About the school:

The school is a primary school for children from ages 3 to 11 with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, some of whom also have a diagnosis of ASD. The school is warm and welcoming and prides itself on nurturing a supportive and collaborative environment for all.

As a special needs teaching assistant, you will:

  • Be empathetic and compassionate
  • Take pride in assisting vulnerable young people and be invested in their development
  • Encourage students to be as independent as possible in all learning areas
  • Be willing to do personal care and support the children positively in all situationsAble to work well in a team and communicate well with adults and children
  • Have previous experience supporting young people with special needs

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a special needs teaching assistant or for more information about the role, contact Lauren McNaught on 0207 845 6240 or lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com