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SEN Teaching Assistant: Barking
Full-time
Starting September 2026
Outstanding specialist SEN school
Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely change a child's life every single day?
This is not just another Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is an opportunity to join an incredible specialist school in Barking, working with children who need passionate, committed, and caring people around them to help them thrive.
We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, welcoming, and forward-thinking SEN school in Barking from September 2026.
Whether you are an experienced SEN professional, a graduate looking to begin your career, a skilled support worker, a nursery practitioner, or someone with personal experience supporting a child with additional needs - we would love to hear from you.
Why This Role Is Different
- Join one of the most impressive specialist schools in Barking
- Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art school site with exceptional facilities
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and genuinely welcoming team
- Support children through exciting enrichment activities, communication development, and life skills
- Work alongside experienced SEN professionals who value every member of the team
- Build a rewarding career as a Teaching Assistant in a school where children are at the heart of everything
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About The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support children with a range of complex needs, including:
- Autism (ASD)
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
You will help pupils develop confidence, independence, and essential skills through personalized support and engaging activities.
The Role Will Involve
- Supporting learning and communication
- Building strong relationships with pupils
- Supporting positive behaviour strategies
- Helping children access enrichment opportunities
- Working as part of a supportive SEN team
- Assisting with personal care where required
Who We Are Looking For
We are interested in speaking to:
- Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants who want to join an exceptional school
- Graduates looking to start a meaningful career in education
- Support workers with experience supporting vulnerable individuals
- Nursery practitioners who want to move into specialist education
- Parents or carers with personal experience supporting children with additional needs
You do not need to have worked in a school before - what matters most is your attitude, resilience, compassion, and desire to help children achieve their potential.
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If you are searching for a Teaching Assistant role in Barking where you will be valued, supported, and able to make a real difference, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Location: Barking
Start date: September 2026
Full-time position
Apply today to find out more about this fantastic Teaching Assistant opportunity in Barking.
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 core 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 and expects
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