Job Description

Full-time Starting September 2026 Outstanding specialist SEN school

Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely change a child's life every single day?

This is not just another Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is an opportunity to join an incredible specialist school in Barking, working with children who need passionate, committed and caring people around them to help them thrive.

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a warm, welcoming and forward-thinking SEN school in Barking from September 2026.

Whether you are an experienced SEN professional, a graduate looking to begin your career, a skilled support worker, a nursery practitioner, or someone with personal experience supporting a child with additional needs - we would love to hear from you.

Join one of the most impressive specialist schools in Barking Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art school site with exceptional facilities Be part of a diverse, inclusive and genuinely welcoming team Support children through exciting enrichment activities, communication development and life skills Work alongside experienced SEN professionals who value every member of the team Build a rewarding career as a Teaching Assistant in a school where children are at the heart of everything

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support children with a range of complex needs, including:

• Autism (ASD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

You will help pupils develop confidence, independence and essential skills through personalised support and engaging activities.

The role will involve: Supporting learning and communication Building strong relationships with pupils Supporting positive behaviour strategies Helping children access enrichment opportunities Working as part of a supportive SEN team Assisting with personal care where required

We are interested in speaking to:

• Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants who want to join an exceptional school
• Graduates looking to start a meaningful career in education
• Support workers with experience supporting vulnerable individuals
• Nursery practitioners who want to move into specialist education
• Parents or carers with personal experience supporting children with additional needs

You do not need to have worked in a school before - what matters most is your attitude, resilience, compassion and desire to help children achieve their potential.

If you are searching for a Teaching Assistant role in Barking where you will be valued, supported and able to make a real difference, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Location: Barking Start date: September 2026 Full-time position

Apply today to find out more about this fantastic Teaching Assistant opportunity in Barking.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%