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Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    Barking and Dagenham

  • Sector:

    SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £85 - £110 per day

  • Contact:

    Kiesha Lynch

  • Contact email:

    kiesha@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    6cr44c_1762253815

  • Published:

    about 4 hours ago

  • Duration:

    1 YEAR

  • Expiry date:

    2025-12-04

  • Start date:

    ASAP

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Teaching Assistant - Barking & Dagenham

Teaching Assistant
SEN - Autism, Learning Difficulties, Communication Needs
Key Stages 3-4
Specialist Secondary School
Attractive daily rate | Ideal for graduates
Excellent training & career progression opportunities

A well-established SEN School in Barking & Dagenham is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team on a long-term basis - with the potential to move into a permanent role. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education, psychology, or youth work before pursuing a career in teaching or SEN support.


Teaching Assistant - Barking & Dagenham / Why apply?

  • Highly regarded specialist school with excellent support for new staff

  • Convenient location with great transport links across East London

  • Exceptional training, mentoring, and professional development provided

  • Clear pathway to a permanent contract and potential teacher training opportunities

  • Welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative school community

  • An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs


Teaching Assistant - Barking & Dagenham / The ideal candidate:

  • A recent graduate (Education, Psychology, or related field) or someone passionate about working in education

  • Experience supporting young people with SEN, or an interest in learning how to do so

  • Patient, adaptable, and confident working 1:1 or with small groups

  • Excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to help students reach their potential

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and commitment to pupil wellbeing

  • Training in PECS, Makaton, Signalong, Team Teach or other SEN-related approaches is beneficial (but not essential)


Apply now!

If you're a graduate eager to start your career in education and would like to apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Barking & Dagenham, please apply below or contact Kiesha @ Reeson on 020 3841 0777 for an informal discussion about similar roles in East London.

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%