Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Teaching Assistant - Redbridge
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Full-time Teaching Assistant required
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Long-term with potential for permanent placement
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Primary & Secondary SEN support
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Expanding and welcoming School
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London Borough of Redbridge
An excellent and expanding School in Redbridge is looking to take on dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team.
Teaching Assistant - The Role:
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You will support pupils across a range of ages all with Special Needs
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Some personal care will be required as part of the role, so patience, empathy, and a caring nature are essential.
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You will assist students with learning on a 1-2-1 and small group basis.
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You will support the Class Teacher with lessons, behaviour management, and creating a positive learning environment.
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You will provide encouragement, praise, and tailored support to help pupils achieve independence and enjoy learning.
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Creativity and the ability to make learning engaging and accessible will be highly valued.
Teaching Assistant - The Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable (paid or voluntary).
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A calm, caring, and resilient personality - able to manage challenges with a positive attitude.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative.
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A genuine passion for supporting students and helping them reach their potential.
This role would suit someone with a nurturing and bubbly personality who enjoys helping others and being part of a growing school community. It's a fantastic opportunity if you are considering a future career in education - the experience you gain will be invaluable.
Apply now for this Teaching Assistant role in Redbridge and be part of an exciting new chapter at this expanding school!
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
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Our tips for applying
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⭐ Lead your personal statement with SEN experience — the advert explicitly prioritises Special Needs support across primary and secondary ages, so name specific conditions you have worked with (e.g. autism, ADHD, SEMH).
📊 Quantify your pupil support: e.g. 'Delivered 1-2-1 and small group support to 8 SEN pupils across KS2, contributing to a 20% improvement in reading age scores over one term'.
🎯 Mention any personal care experience directly — the advert flags this as a required element of the role, so candidates who address it explicitly will stand out.
🌐 Highlight safeguarding awareness or any DBS certification prominently — Reeson Education states the highest standards of safeguarding as a core value and expects all staff to share this commitment.
🤝 Reference experience in both primary and secondary settings if applicable, as the school requires support across a range of ages — breadth here is a direct differentiator.
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- •Delivered 1-2-1 and small group SEN support to 10 pupils across KS1–KS4, helping 7 achieve their individual learning targets within a single academic term.
- •Assisted class teachers with behaviour management strategies for pupils with autism and SEMH needs, contributing to a 30% reduction in classroom incidents over 12 weeks.
- •Provided personal care and tailored learning support for 4 pupils with complex needs, maintaining detailed progress records and liaising with SENCOs to adapt individual education plans.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reeson Education's Teaching Assistant vacancy in Redbridge is precisely the role I have been seeking. With a genuine commitment to SEN support and hands-on experience delivering 1-2-1 and small group assistance to pupils with Special Educational Needs, I am confident I can contribute meaningfully to your expanding school community from day one.
My background in supporting children across primary and secondary settings has equipped me with practical behaviour management strategies, experience with personal care duties, and the ability to adapt learning activities to suit a wide range of needs. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and approach safeguarding responsibilities with the seriousness they demand.
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Technical
- ›How would you adapt a learning activity to make it accessible for a pupil with complex SEN needs in a mainstream classroom?
- ›What strategies have you used to support behaviour management for pupils with Special Educational Needs?
- ›How do you approach personal care duties sensitively and professionally within a school setting?
- ›Describe how you would support a class teacher during a lesson while also monitoring the progress of a 1-2-1 pupil.
- ›What do you understand by the term 'scaffolding' in the context of SEN support, and how have you applied it?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a child who was struggling emotionally or behaviourally — what did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to use your initiative without direct guidance from a teacher. How did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of a time you helped a pupil achieve something they previously found very difficult. What approach did you take?
- ›Tell me about a challenging interaction with a pupil or parent and how you managed it with patience and empathy.
- ›Describe a time you worked as part of a school team to create a positive learning environment for a pupil with additional needs.
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Tell me about a time you supported a child who was struggling emotionally or behaviourally — what did you do and what was the outcome?
Give an example of a time you helped a pupil achieve something they previously found very difficult. What approach did you take?