Teaching Assistant in Barking - SANZA Teaching Agency

Teaching Assistant

SEN/SEMH/Autism

Barking & Dagenham

SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting on behalf of a number of excellent primary schools in the borough of Barking & Dagenham who are seeking teaching assistants to fill a variety of long-term roles from September 2026.

There are vacancies within early years, key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2). The roles will be to support students on a 1:1 basis. The roles will be supporting students who have SEN/Autism and/or SEMH needs (social, emotional, mental health).

As a teaching assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for children with SEN/SEMH needs, including those with Autism.
• Work in collaboration with the class teacher and school SENCO to adapt learning material to suit the individual needs of the child.
• Encourage socialisation and peer interactions/relationships with the child you support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support children in following classroom routines.
• Support children's emotional development and regulation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and school staff.

About you:

To apply for this exciting opportunity as a teaching assistant, you will:

• Have previous experience as a teaching assistant, ideally having supported children with SEN/SEMH/Autism
• A clear understanding of how children with SEN/Autism may experience communication, sensory and social interaction differences.
• Be able to use clear, consistent and supportive communication strategies.
• Be patient and understand that all children with SE/Autism are different and this may require flexibility in your approach.
• Be able to identify and respond appropriately to individual learning and sensory needs.
• Be committed to celebrating the unique strengths of each child, and have a strong commitment to harnessing and promoting inclusivity.

Next steps:

Are you ready to make a lasting impact now? If so, click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this wonderful opportunity or contact Lauren McNaught on or alternatively send an updated CV to