Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - supply
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Supply (part-time and full-time options available)
Daily Rate: £90 - £100 (depending on experience)
Year Groups: Nursery to Year 6

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. This role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with Autism, with opportunities available for both daily and long-term placements.

Benefits of Working as a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Flexibility: Choose when and where you work, ideal for balancing other commitments.

  • Variety: Work across different schools and year groups, keeping each day fresh and engaging.

  • Experience: Build a wide range of classroom and SEN experience.

  • Skill Development: Strengthen your adaptability, communication, and behaviour management skills.

  • Career Opportunities: A great way to get your foot in the door for long-term or permanent roles.

  • Competitive Pay: Attractive daily rates, with pay increasing based on experience and responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs in a school setting

  • Confidence working 1:1 or in small groups (phonics and SATs intervention experience desirable)

  • Strong relationship-building skills with pupils, staff, and families

  • Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach

  • Effective behaviour management and communication skills

  • A good understanding of child development, IEPs, and EHCP targets

Essential Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

  • Legal right to work in the UK

  • Full work history listed on CV since leaving formal education

  • Two professional references from the last two years

  • Overseas police check (if applicable)

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

  • Competitive rates of pay through PAYE

  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College

  • Ongoing one-to-one support from an experienced education consultant

  • £100 referral bonus for recommending a friend

  • Long-standing partnerships with schools across London and beyond

How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to zoe.mobbs@twrecruitment.com or call Zoe on 020 7845 5450 (Option 2) for an informal chat.