SANZA Teaching Agency
Teaching Assistant
SEN/SEMH/Autism
Barking & Dagenham
SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting on behalf of a number of excellent primary schools in the borough of Barking & Dagenham who are seeking teaching assistants to fill a variety of long-term roles from September 2026.
There are vacancies within early years, key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2). The roles will be to support students on a 1:1 basis. The roles will be supporting students who have SEN/Autism and/or SEMH needs (social, emotional, mental health).
As a teaching assistant, you will:
- Provide tailored 1:1 support for children with SEN/SEMH needs, including those with Autism.
- Work in collaboration with the class teacher and school SENCO to adapt learning material to suit the individual needs of the child.
- Encourage socialisation and peer interactions/relationships with the child you support.
- Encourage positive behaviour and support children in following classroom routines.
- Support children's emotional development and regulation.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and school staff.
About you:
To apply for this exciting opportunity as a teaching assistant, you will:
- Have previous experience as a teaching assistant, ideally having supported children with SEN/SEMH/Autism
- A clear understanding of how children with SEN/Autism may experience communication, sensory and social interaction differences.
- Be able to use clear, consistent and supportive communication strategies.
- Be patient and understand that all children with SE/Autism are different and this may require flexibility in your approach.
- Be able to identify and respond appropriately to individual learning and sensory needs.
- Be committed to celebrating the unique strengths of each child, and have a strong commitment to harnessing and promoting inclusivity.
Next steps:
Are you ready to make a lasting impact now? If so, click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this wonderful opportunity or contact Lauren McNaught on or alternatively send an updated CV to
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