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Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    Barking and Dagenham

  • Sector:

    Primary Support , SEN Support, SEN Teaching

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £75 - £85 per day + Outstanding training and development

  • Contact:

    Kiesha Lynch

  • Contact email:

    kiesha@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    634R_1673969200

  • Published:

    over 1 year ago

  • Duration:

    Ongoing

  • Expiry date:

    2023-02-16

  • Start date:

    23/01/2023

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Teaching Assistant - Barking and Dagenham

  • Special Needs Teaching Assistant
  • Experience of ASD, SLD or PMLD Welcomed
  • Excellent School in Barking and Dagenham borough
  • Long Term Assignment
  • January Start
  • £75 - £85 per day

I am looking for 3 experienced, dedicated and pro-active Learning Support Assistant to join a top SEN School in Barking as soon as possible.

There are multiple positions available to start ASAP based in Special Needs Schools working small classes supporting children with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) and other complex cognitive difficulties.

Pupils have complex learning and medical needs, with some wheelchair users and many unable to communicate with spoken language, instead using Picture Recognition, Signs and Symbols.

This role would suit someone with a background in social care or nursing and some school based TA experience will be a huge advantage. You will be expected to support students with Hoist, Manual Handling Needs and Personal Care (feeding, changing and toileting).


The personal care duties will include:

  • PEG feeding
  • Changing the students
  • Feeding orally
  • Helping students to brush their teeth


To be eligible to apply for this Teaching Assistant position, you will need to be available to start full time from ASAP, as well as being able to commit to working 8.30 - 4pm, 5 days per week in Barking and Dagenham. You must have a great team work attitude and friendly demeanor in order to make students feel comfortable, safe and enjoy School!

It would be great if you already have a DBS on the update service.

Please apply without delay to be considered.

Reeson Education:

REESON Education is London'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 London. 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.

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

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