SEND Teaching Assistant
Riverside Primary School, Barking, IG11 0FU7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
2nd November 2026
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 8am
Date listed
28 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- APT&C Scale 3.5 (£26,154 pa Term Time only)
SEND Teaching Assistant job summary
Riverside Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dedicated team.
The successful candidate will work with pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, supporting them to access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life. The role may involve supporting individual pupils, small groups and children within the classroom, working closely with class teachers and the SENCo.
We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and committed to ensuring that every child is able to thrive.
The role will include:
Supporting pupils with SEND to access learning and make progress.
Delivering targeted interventions and individual or small-group support as directed by the teacher or SENCo.
Adapting resources and activities to meet pupils’ individual needs.
Using appropriate strategies to support communication, interaction, emotional regulation and behaviour.
Promoting pupils’ independence rather than creating over-reliance on adult support.
Supporting pupils to develop positive relationships, confidence and social skills.
Supporting pupils with sensory, physical or personal care needs where appropriate.
Working closely with teachers, the SENCo and other professionals to implement individual support plans and EHCP provision.
Observing and recording pupils’ progress and providing feedback to teachers and the SENCo.
Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and other aspects of school life.
Maintaining high expectations for safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion.
Undertaking relevant training and professional development.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
Is patient, positive, calm and nurturing.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Is flexible and able to respond to the differing needs of pupils.
Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
Understands the importance of promoting independence and inclusion.
Is organised, reliable and committed to high standards.
Has experience of working with children in a school or educational setting.
Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND; experience of needs such as ASD, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, SEMH or sensory needs would be desirable.
Holds GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
Why Riverside Primary?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and inclusive school where we are committed to Excellence for All. We have high expectations for every pupil and are committed to ensuring that children with SEND receive high-quality, inclusive provision that enables them to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
We are particularly interested in candidates who believe that pupils with SEND should be supported to become confident, independent learners and who are keen to develop their own SEND knowledge and expertise.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Riverside Primary School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 433 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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