Job title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 25-09-2025
Job ID: 110108

Job Description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant | Barking & Dagenham, London

Are you a passionate and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners?

Join this outstanding secondary school in Barking & Dagenham, London, where creativity, compassion, and ambition thrive, and make a real impact by providing personalised support to enhance a student’s educational journey.


1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant | Job Summary

  • Full-time term time only 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role | Long term contract until July 2026

  • Has a 2:1 Psychology related degree from a Top 20 UK University

  • Experience working with children with SEN and SEMH is essential

  • Role paying £444-£513 per week | Paid weekly on PAYE basis

  • Work alongside qualified SEN professionals, Specialist Teachers and Educational Psychologists


1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant | Job Role

  • Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with SEN, fostering their academic progress and social development.

  • Work with young children who have difficulty with communication and social interaction.

  • Support the student in their daily routines, including personal care if required.


This 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in Barking & Dagenham, a hub of exceptional learning with dedicated support staff and teachers. Ideal for an aspiring Clinical or Educational Psychologist, this sought-after position is in East London with excellent transport links for easy accessibility.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role, in Barking & Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role.


1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant | Barking & Dagenham