Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Special Needs (Autism)

January 2026

Barking & Dagenham

Are you looking for a great opportunity to work in a lovely, community primary school? Do you have a strong desire to support children with Autism?

SANZA Teaching Agency are currently supporting a warm and welcoming community school in Barking & Dagenham. The school is a mainstream primary school with an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for students with Autism. They are looking for a proactive, motivated teaching assistant to join their provision from January 2026.

More information:

As a teaching assistant, you will:

Support students with communication skills
Encourage social interaction and play skills
Assist with emotional regulation and coping strategies
Facilitate pre-academic and early learning skills
Use evidence-based strategies (e.g., ABA principles, positive behaviour support) to reduce challenging behaviour

Next steps:

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for excellent opportunity as a teaching assistant supporting with Autism, or contact Lauren McNaught on 0207 845 6240 or alternatively send an updated CV to lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com