Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Barking & Dagenham

Full-time

September 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting an SEN teaching assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Autism and challenging behaviour. The school is located in Dagenham.

As a teaching assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a diagnosis of Autism.

As a teaching assistant applying for this role, you will:

• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Adapt class work to suit individual needs and ability.
• Deliver targeted interventions.
• Assist pupils with navigating social elements of schools and promote friendships.
• Collaborate with class teachers and the SENCO to implement support.

About you:

• Must have previous experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour.
• Be confident with behaviour management strategies.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be patient, resilient, and able to use initiative.
• Have a genuine love for supporting the growth and development of young children with additional needs.

Interested in this position?

Click "apply now" to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a teaching assistant or contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com or 0207 845 6240 for more information.