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SEN Teaching Assistant (Co-Educator) – Complex Needs - Sept Start!

Location: Barking, East London
Start Date: September 2026 (First week back)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent Opportunity
Pay: £93 - £118 per day (depending on experience and PAYE or Umbrella)

Create Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Barking to recruit 2 experienced Co-Educators (SEN Teaching Assistants) to join their team from September.

These positions will be based within Year 1 and Year 2 classes, supporting pupils with complex additional needs in a highly specialised learning environment.

This is an incredibly rewarding role but it is also physically and emotionally demanding. We are looking for resilient, energetic and experienced SEN professionals who are passionate about making a genuine difference to children's lives.
The Role You will be working alongside experienced teachers and therapists to support pupils who:

• Are non-verbal and communicate using a variety of alternative communication methods.
• Have complex learning needs and require high levels of individual support throughout the school day.
• Require full personal care and hygiene support.
• Benefit from structured routines, sensory activities and consistent encouragement.

The school is looking for individuals who can maintain high energy, work at pace and remain calm and positive in a busy classroom environment.

Essential Requirements Please only apply if you meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience supporting primary-aged children (Year 1/Year 2 or similar age group) with complex Special Educational Needs.
• Experience working with non-verbal pupils.
• Experience providing personal care and hygiene support as part of your role.
• Strong understanding of supporting children with complex learning needs within an SEN setting.
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Patient, proactive, reliable and committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Unfortunately, applications without relevant SEN experience at this level will not be considered.

The School Offers

• A welcoming and highly supportive staff team.
• Excellent training and ongoing professional development.
• Purpose-built specialist learning environment.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful long-term placement.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Pay

• £93 - £118 per day
• Rate dependent on experience and whether you choose PAYE or Umbrella payroll.

Why Create Education? Create Education specialises in placing exceptional education professionals into schools across London. We pride ourselves on matching candidates to schools where they can thrive and make a lasting impact.

If you have the experience, resilience and passion required to support children with complex SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for one of these two September opportunities. Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss the role in more detail. If you require more detail please contact Abby on [email protected]

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