Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Key Stage 2/KS2

SEN/Autism

September 2026

SANZA Teaching Agency are supporting a lovely, large and welcoming primary school in the London borough of Newham.

The role will be working as a teaching assistant across key stage 2 and will involve supporting key students on 1:1 and small group basis. The students have Autism and other learning needs.

The school:

  • Proud to advocates for a holistic approach to a child's learning journey.
  • The school is proud to have a harmonious feel and community, where pupils, families, parents and carers are actively involved and everyone works together to ensure they are always moving.
  • Diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is celebrated and embraced.

About you:

  • Will have experience as a teaching assistant in a primary or SEN setting.
  • Will have experience working with Autism and speech and language needs.
  • A warm and nurturing attitude.
  • A patient, calm and understanding approach to supporting young children with additional needs.
  • Must thrive working in a large/team environment,
  • Energy, creativity, and a "can- do" attitude" with a flexible approach. Every day is different when working in schools and it is vital that you can adapt accordingly.

Next steps:

Click 'ApplyNow' to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a teaching assistant. For more information about the role, contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on 0207 8456240 or lauren.mcnaught@sanzateaching.com