Job Description

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP (until July 2026)
Location: Havering (accessible by car with parking and by public transport)
Year Group: Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2)
Salary: £90-£100 per day PAYE
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term time only, full time

Tradewind are currently recruiting for an experienced and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child with complex special educational needs in a welcoming primary school in Havering. The role involves providing 1:1 support for a pupil in LKS2 with ASD and behavioural challenges, helping them to engage positively in learning and school life.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have strong experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) and behavioural needs

  • Be patient, nurturing, and resilient, with a calm and empathetic approach

  • Be able to provide concise and clear instructions to promote understanding and engagement

  • Demonstrate effective strategies for managing behaviour in a positive and consistent way

  • Have previous experience in specialist provisions or SEN schools

  • Build trusting relationships with the child and wider school community

  • Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and other support staff

Compliance Essentials:

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

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Professional references covering the last 2 years

  • CV covering full employment history since leaving formal education

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Market-leading rates of pay through PAYE
  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through the National College
  • One-to-one support from an experienced educational consultant
  • Referral bonuses - earn £100 for recommending a friend
  • Long-standing partnerships with schools across London and beyond

If you are an experienced SEN TA with the passion and skills to make a lasting difference for a child with complex needs, apply today to join a supportive and inclusive primary school in Havering.

To apply or find out more:
Please contact Zoe Mobbs at zoe.mobbs@twrecruitment.com or call 0207 845 5450 (option 2).