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Teaching Assistant
Barking & Dagenham
Full-time
September 2026
SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting an SEN teaching assistant to support primary-aged pupils with Autism and challenging behaviour. The school is located in Dagenham.
As a teaching assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a diagnosis of Autism.
As a teaching assistant applying for this role, you will:
- Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation.
- Adapt class work to suit individual needs and ability.
- Deliver targeted interventions.
- Assist pupils with navigating social elements of schools and promote friendships.
- Collaborate with class teachers and the SENCO to implement support.
About you:
- Must have previous experience supporting children with Autism and challenging behaviour.
- Be confident with behaviour management strategies.
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Be patient, resilient, and able to use initiative.
- Have a genuine love for supporting the growth and development of young children with additional needs.
Interested in this position?
Click “apply now” to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a teaching assistant or contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on or for more information.