Male SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted 16 July 2025
Salary £95 - £120 per day
LocationBarking and Dagenham
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceMSENTAB16072025_1752656900

Job description

Male SEN Teaching Assistant | September Start

Location: Barking, East London
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £95-£120 per day (depending on experience)

We are seeking a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Male SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEN school catering for pupils with complex and layered needs, including Autism, SLD, SEMH and communication difficulties. You'll be supporting boys across all year groups and helping to create a positive, structured and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.

Male SEN Teaching Assistant | What You'll Do:

  • Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with ASD, ADHD, and sensory needs

  • Help deliver a bespoke curriculum based on communication, life skills and emotional regulation

  • Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes and transitions

  • Be a positive role model - helping students build confidence and independence

  • Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to ensure consistent support

Male SEN Teaching Assistant | Who You Are:

  • Ideally experienced working with children or young people with SEN (training provided)

  • Calm, patient and able to manage challenging behaviours confidently

  • A team player who values inclusion, respect and consistency

  • Male applicants are encouraged due to specific student needs and safeguarding ratios

This is a rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference in young lives every day.