Teaching Assistant

Principal Education is looking for Teaching Assistants to work in primary, secondary and specialist schools across Barking and Dagenham. Barking and Dagenham has the largest under 16 population in the country and one of the fastest growing SEND cohorts in London. Local schools need good Teaching Assistants and they need them now. We work with these schools directly, so registering with us puts you in front of live vacancies rather than a database. No formal teaching qualification is needed. Experience with children matters more, whether that came from a school, a nursery, youth work, care work or your own family. The role As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, either in mainstream classrooms or in specialist provision. Many of the pupils you work with will have autism, ADHD, SEMH needs or complex learning difficulties. You will work alongside the class teacher to keep the classroom calm, inclusive and moving, and you will see the difference you make week to week. Most roles are full time, Monday to Friday, term time only, which gives pupils the consistency they need. Flexible daily supply is also available if you would rather pick your own days. What you MUST demonstrate Right to work in the UK A genuine interest in supporting pupils with special educational needs and behavioural challenges Patience, empathy, composure and reliability Flexibility and adaptability An enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new application Overseas police clearance if you have lived abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years Living in or able to commute to Barking and Dagenham Pay and benefits £105 to £130 per day, depending on experience Higher rates for ongoing roles, aligned with school pay scales Weekly pay Free safeguarding and SEND training A route into permanent Teaching Assistant work with schools that know you Apply now To discuss this Teaching Assistant role or your suitability, contact Daanish Shah at or call (phone number removed). To speed things along, get set up on our app here