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Teaching Assistant (SEND)

The James Cambell Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6TD

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £31290 and £32655

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities, recognising their individual strengths and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and responds to their needs with patience, empathy and consistency.
• Has an understanding of how children with SEND learn and is committed to developing their specialist knowledge and skills.
• Holds high expectations for every child, celebrates small steps of progress and supports increasing independence.
• Works closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities, prepare appropriate resources and deliver individual and small-group support.
• Supports children’s communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Contributes observations about children’s progress to help staff review and refine their support.
• Brings initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm, working collaboratively and learning from others.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will join a school that offers:

• Children with a wide range of strengths, interests and personalities, whose progress makes this a rewarding role.
• An experienced, supportive team with opportunities to learn from colleagues across our SEND provision.
• Approachable leaders and friendly colleagues who value the contribution of support staff.
• A commitment to professional development, including opportunities to strengthen your knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.
• A proactive approach to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and individual support.
• Beautiful school grounds and stimulating learning environments.
• An inclusive, caring ethos in which every child and member of staff is valued.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About The James Cambell Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 602 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The James Cambell Primary School website
• Email address: cstevens@jamescambellprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 02082704684
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-james-cambell-primary-school

James Cambell is a large, inclusive and friendly primary school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Our supportive and dedicated staff are determined to provide the best possible education for our children and give them the opportunities they deserve.

Arranging a visit to The James Cambell Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cstevens@jamescambellprimary.org.uk.

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