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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    East London

  • Sector:

    SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Temporary (Long-Term Contract)

  • Salary:

    £82.14 - £100 per day

  • Contact:

    Nathan Ziel

  • Contact email:

    nathan@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    NZ763_1771228807

  • Published:

    about 5 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-18

Waltham Forest | £82.14 - £100 per day | Full-Time & Supply Options | Immediate & Ongoing Roles

Reeson Education are actively recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a range of primary schools and specialist provisions across the borough of Waltham Forest, including Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone and Chingford.

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexibility, or a long-term placement within a supportive setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent work in well-led schools.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils with additional needs including:

  • Autism (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
  • Speech, Language & Communication needs
  • Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties

This SEN Teaching Assistant role may involve 1:1 support, small group intervention work, or working within a specialist SEN unit attached to a mainstream primary school.

Schools across Waltham Forest are seeking a calm, resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships, manage behaviour effectively and provide structured support that allows pupils to thrive.

What Schools Are Looking For

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will:

  • Have prior experience supporting children with SEN
  • Be confident managing challenging behaviour when required
  • Show patience, empathy and consistency
  • Be adaptable across year groups (EYFS - KS2)
  • Be open to both long-term and supply opportunities

Graduates with Psychology or Education backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant position, particularly those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology or therapy.

Why Work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Waltham Forest?

  • Wide range of schools across Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone and Chingford
  • Supportive leadership teams
  • Flexible daily supply or long-term contracts
  • Competitive daily rate of £82.14 - £100

If you're a proactive and committed SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a real impact across Waltham Forest schools, apply today with Reeson Education.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%