SEND Teaching Assistant – Goodmayes SEND school
Location: Goodmayes/Seven Kings, Redbridge
Start: September
Contract: Long‑term, full‑time (9:20-15:50 Monday to Friday)
Make a Real Impact Every Day
Our Outstanding SEND school based in Goodmayes are looking for committed SEND Teaching Assistants this September who want to work in a setting where pupils are understood, celebrated, and supported to grow.
Our school is known for their specialist approach, calm environments, and strong staff culture — a place where you feel part of something meaningful from day one.
Why Staff Choose Us
- Brilliant training in autism practice, communication strategies, sensory support, and behaviour approaches
- Supportive teams who collaborate, share ideas, and genuinely care
- Leadership that listens and prioritises staff wellbeing
- Clear progression routes into HLTA, therapy support, or teaching pathways
- A purposeful role where you see the difference you make
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in SEND, care, youth work, or mainstream support
- Patience, resilience, and a calm, positive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork
- A genuine passion for helping young people thrive
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils with autism, communication needs, sensory differences, physical disabilities and general complex learning profiles
- Helping deliver structured, engaging learning and play
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support teams
- Using visual strategies, routines, and positive behaviour approaches
- Contributing to a safe, predictable, nurturing environment
Apply Today
If you want to work in a school that values its staff and offers real development, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply through Apollo Education to arrange a visit or interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £95.00-£110.00 per day
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Please give a brief overview of any experience you may have either working, volunteering or personal with special education needs or disabilities, thank you.
- Do you have a notice period, or are you available for work immediately?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Working or volunteering with children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
