Teaching Assistant (SEND)
The Leys Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9YR3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Term time: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year fixed term
Pay scale
- Scale 3/4 (pro-rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role
You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support that enables children with SEND to access learning, develop communication and independence and achieve their individual outcomes.
The role will involve:
- Supporting children with complex needs within a specialist intervention class and/or providing individual support.
- Delivering personalised learning activities and interventions in line with children’s individual needs, targets and EHCP.
- Using visual communication strategies and resources to support understanding, communication and interaction.
- Supporting children’s emotional regulation, sensory needs and wellbeing, helping them to feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
- Assisting with daily routines, including transitions between activities and supporting children to develop independence.
- Providing intimate care, including toileting and personal hygiene, with dignity, sensitivity and respect.
- Creating a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment that enables children to thrive.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with children with SEND, ideally including children with complex needs.
- Has experience of using visual communication strategies, such as visual timetables, now-and-next boards, symbols or other visual supports.
- Understands the importance of supporting communication, sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships.
- Has clear knowledge and understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.
- Has a very good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Maths).
- Is confident supporting personal care and understands the importance of safeguarding, dignity and confidentiality.
- Is patient, nurturing, flexible and responsive to children’s individual needs.
- Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their initiative.
- Is committed to inclusion and believes that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and succeed.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
What the school offers its staff
Why join Leys Primary School?
At Leys, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where children are valued as individuals. We recognise the importance of strong relationships, teamwork and a personalised approach to learning. You will join a team that is dedicated to helping children develop their communication, independence, confidence and life skills.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with complex needs and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Applications forms will be sent electronically or a paper form may be picked up from the school office between the hours of 8:45am – 3:30pm.
In the interest of economy, only the applicants who have been shortlisted will be notified.
For an electronic application form, visit arrangement and further details, please contact the Business Manager Mrs Jagrutee Jani on 020 8270 6470 or email jjani@leysprimaryschool.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 6th November 2026
Shortlist and Interviews: Week beginning 9th November 2026
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Leys Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 377 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jjani@leysprimaryschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 724 1136
Arranging a visit to The Leys Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jjani@leysprimaryschool.co.uk.
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