Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - ASC Provision in Primary School

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Primary School on the Tower Hamlets / Hackney Borders

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Until Christmas, with the view to extend

Salary: £90 - £100 daily

SANZA Teaching Agency is seeking a dedicated and confident SEND Teaching Assistant to join a high-needs provision in a primary school located on the Tower Hamlets and Hackney borders. This specialist provision supports 7 pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of associated complex needs. The successful candidate will be joining a committed team of 3, often 4, educators who work collaboratively to provide exceptional support to this high-needs class.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide targeted support to a small group of pupils with ASC and complex needs in a primary school setting.

Implement and support strategies such as Bucket Time, Attention Autism, Makaton, and PECS to promote communication and engagement.

Work alongside the class team to deliver adapted lessons, activities, and interventions to meet the individual learning needs of each pupil.

Foster a nurturing and structured learning environment to support both the academic and emotional development of the pupils.

Assist in creating an inclusive atmosphere that promotes the pupils' independence, confidence, and overall well-being.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working with pupils who have ASC and complex needs, particularly within a primary school environment t/ SEN setting.

Be confident in using a variety of strategies, including Bucket Time, Attention Autism, Makaton, and PECS (previous experience in these is highly desirable).

Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward supporting children with SEND.

Be proactive, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

Have a genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with SEND.

What We Offer:

A rewarding role in a high-needs provision within a primary school.

An opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a specialist SEND environment.

A position that starts ASAP, running until Christmas, with the potential to extend.

If you are a committed SEND Teaching Assistant ready to make an impact in a primary school setting, we want to hear from you!

For more information about this role, please contact Stephanie Watson @ SANZA Teaching Agency on (phone number removed) or email your CV to

We look forward to hearing from you so that we can make a difference to this school Because Education Matters.

Sanza Teaching Agency is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Sanza you will have access to 30 fully certified CPD courses, that's 25 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the Northwest, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.

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