Speech & Language Support - SEN Teaching Assistant Needed ASAP

Location: Dagenham, East London (RM10)
Pay: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience and PAYE/Umbrella payment method)
Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 – ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pm | Ongoing

About the Role
Create Education is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Dagenham, supporting Year 10 pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them develop their communication skills, confidence and independence.
You will be working within a Year 10 classroom, supporting multiple pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties, ensuring they can access their learning and fully participate in lessons.
Key Responsibilities

• Support Year 10 pupils with speech, language and communication needs within the classroom.
• Help pupils understand instructions, process information and communicate effectively.
• Break down learning tasks into manageable steps to support understanding and engagement.
• Provide individual and small-group support where required.
• Use appropriate communication strategies, including visual aids, simplified language and additional processing time.
• Work closely with teachers and the school's SEND team to support pupils' individual learning needs.
• Encourage confidence, positive engagement and independent learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or in a similar educational support role.
• Experience supporting children or young people with speech, language and communication difficulties is highly desirable.
• A good understanding of autism, SLCN and other additional learning needs.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils would be advantageous.
• A background or qualification in Speech and Language, Linguistics, Psychology, Education or a related subject would be beneficial.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach, with strong communication skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying needs within a classroom environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £95–£110, depending on experience and payment method.
• Full-time, ongoing work with the opportunity to build valuable SEN experience.
• A supportive secondary school environment.
• A dedicated consultant at Create Education to support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and future placements.

Safeguarding
Create Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information, satisfactory references and right-to-work checks.

Apply Now
If you have experience supporting pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties and are looking for a rewarding, full-time role in a secondary school, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today with your updated CV for an opportunity to start from 2nd November 2026 or contact Abby on (url removed)

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.