Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start
Up to £120 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm) | Multiple Vacancies Available
Long Term Futures are recruiting a number of enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join a mainstream secondary school in Barking with a well-established Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional learning needs.
This is a unique opportunity to work within both the specialist provision and the mainstream school, giving you a varied role where no two days are the same. Depending on the needs of the students, you may be supporting within the dedicated ASD provision, delivering targeted interventions, or working alongside teachers in mainstream classrooms to ensure students can fully access the curriculum.
Multiple positions are available, with trial days beginning next week ahead of September starts. Recruitment will close as soon as the successful candidates have been identified.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students with ASD and Special Educational Needs (SEN) across the specialist provision and mainstream classrooms
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help students access learning
Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4
Implement strategies from EHCPs and individual learning plans
Support communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Encourage independence, confidence and social development throughout the school day
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience supporting children or young people with ASD, Autism or Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Confidence working in a mainstream secondary school or specialist provision
A patient, proactive and adaptable approach
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education
A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential
Location & Transport - Barking, East London
Accessible via Barking Station (District, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services)
Close to Upney and Becontree (District Line)
Bus routes: 5, 62, 145, 169, 173, 287, EL1, EL2
Excellent transport links from Ilford, Dagenham, Romford, Stratford and Central London
Why Work with Long Term Futures
Weekly pay - up to £120 per day
Multiple September vacancies available
Trial days beginning next week
Long-term temp-to-perm opportunities
Free CPD including Autism, SEN, behaviour management and safeguarding
Opportunity to gain experience in both a specialist provision and mainstream secondary school
Dedicated consultant support from SEND specialists
If you're looking to build a rewarding career in SEN education and want to gain experience in both a specialist resource provision and mainstream secondary setting, apply today with Long Term Futures.
Applications will close as soon as the right candidates have been identified.
SEN Teaching Assistant | SEN TA | Autism | ASD | Special Educational Needs | Specialist Resource Provision | Mainstream Secondary | Learning Support Assistant | Secondary SEN | Barking | EHCP
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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Salary description
£109.00 - £125.00 per day