Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Supply
Location: Barking and Dagenham
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Supply (part-time and full-time options available)
Daily Rate: £90 - £100 (depending on experience)
Year Groups: Nursery to Year 6

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across primary schools in Barking and Dagenham. The role involves providing 1:1 support for pupils withvarious SEN needs. Both daily and long-term placements are available.

Benefits of Working as a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Flexible working - choose when and where you work

  • Variety - work across different schools and age groups

  • Develop your classroom and SEN experience

  • Build communication, adaptability, and behaviour management skills

  • Competitive daily pay rates

We're looking for candidates with:

  • Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (especially Autism)

  • Confidence in 1:1 or small group support (phonics or SATs support is a plus)

  • Strong relationship-building skills with pupils, staff, and families

  • Patience, empathy, and a proactive mindset

  • Good understanding of child development, IEPs, and EHCPs

  • Effective behaviour management

Requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

  • Legal right to work in the UK

  • Full CV with work history since leaving education

  • Two recent professional references

  • Overseas police check (if applicable)

What Tradewind Offers:

  • PAYE

  • Access to 2,500+ CPD courses via The National College

  • Ongoing support from an experienced consultant

  • £100 referral bonus

  • Trusted school partnerships across London

Apply now:
Send your CV to zoe.mobbs@twrecruitment.com
Or call Zoe on 020 7845 5450 (Option 2) for an informal chat.