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