SEN Teaching Assistant

Support Staff Jobs
Inner London - East
Long term
£515 - £550 per week /
9 September 2026

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Long term
Silvertown
Posted 8 hours ago
£515 - £550 per week GBP / Year

Website Horizon Teachers

SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant
Contract – ASAP start until July 2027
Salary – £515 to £550 per week
Location – Newham, London

About the school and role
We are delighted to be supporting a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school in Canning Town, where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The school is looking for a dedicated SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant to join its friendly and committed early years team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them to develop socially, emotionally and academically.
Key responsibilities

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive learning activities across the EYFS curriculum.
Provide targeted support for children with SEN, adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
Work with small groups and individual pupils as appropriate, while remaining a class-based member of the teaching team rather than being assigned to one child.
Encourage children’s communication, language, social and emotional development.
Assist with observations and contribute to children’s learning journeys and assessment.
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, external professionals and families where appropriate.
Help create and maintain an engaging, stimulating and well-organised EYFS learning environment.
Promote the school’s Christian values and ensure every child feels valued, included and supported.

About you
The successful candidate will:

Have a good understanding of supporting children with SEN and/or additional needs.
Be confident working with young children in a busy classroom environment.
Have a nurturing and encouraging approach.
Be able to adapt activities and communication to support different learning needs.
Work effectively as part of a team and take direction from the class teacher.
Have high expectations for every child, regardless of their starting point.
Be proactive, reliable and willing to get involved in all aspects of school life.
Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Share the school’s commitment to inclusion, equality and the development of the whole child.

Why Horizon Teachers

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      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely working with Horizon teachers. Especially with Alexa who helped place me in SEN TA work and has recently found me a wonderful permanent placement in a school. Super grateful!!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had a really amazing and positive experience with the team since joining. From the start, Paul (Primary Team) and David (Secondary Team) have both been incredibly supportive, approachable, and professional, making the whole process smooth and reassuring. I’ve been working with both a primary and a secondary consultant, and the communication between them has been excellent. They’ve always been available to answer questions and provide guidance whenever needed. The support I received before starting my placement was especially helpful. My consultant gave me great insight into the school, which really helped me feel prepared and confident going in. I also completed their Teaching Assistant training, along with Safeguarding Level 1 and Level 2, which were both very informative and valuable. A special thanks to David for checking in with me when things were a bit challenging — it really made a difference and showed genuine care and support. Overall, I’ve felt well-supported throughout my journey so far and would definitely recommend their service to others. Ahmed.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had a lovely experience with Horizon Teachers so far, especially with Alexa who helped me throughout my registration process. She has been really helpful and responsive throughout! The team has been supportive in helping me find work as a teaching assistant, and I would definitely recommend them!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I registered with Horizon, I was fearful of it being just like the rest. The ones that create empty promises to keep your interest and who want to benefit more from your hardwork than yourself. Melanie proved that Horizon was a cut above the rest. From the very start, Melanie was keen on getting employment that fulfilled my wishes. She stayed in contact to inform me of potential positions and offered me clear advice in order to secure the ideal post. Even after that, Melanie still contacts me to ensure all is well. I have and will continue to recommend Horizon and Melanie to other persons in the educational field.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been working under Horizon as a TA since early Dec, and have only compliments. My agency contact, Alexa, has been great at providing information, fixing any miscommunications and has personally chased after my timesheet approvals. I have already recommended Horizon to friends as well as a coworker who had problems with their own agency and I would definitely recommend Horizon again as a great agency for TA's.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Its a good agency, they got me a long term placement very quickly that started in November and I'm still in that placement. They didn't prep me anything about the school other than where it is, the age group and department that I'll be in but, I'm sure if I had asked for more details they would have provided them without issue. The agency consultant staff are very friendly and always try their best to help out!!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Horizon Teachers. The team is supportive, communicative, and helped me find suitable placements quickly. I felt well-prepared and supported throughout—would definitely recommend!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been working with Horizon Teaching for several months now in an SEN school, and my experience has been very positive. The whole process from starting out to being placed in a school was quick and smooth. I’d especially like to mention David, who I’ve been working with since September. He has been incredibly supportive, always approachable, and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. He takes feedback positively and acts on it, always doing his best to meet requirements and make sure everything runs smoothly. David also genuinely looks after staff, which makes a big difference. Thank you David and the Horizon Teaching team — I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to work in schools.
  
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