SEN Teaching Assistant

6 days ago

Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom Teach Plus Full time

SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Tower Hamlets
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: £104 per day

About the role/school

Teach Plus are seeking a warm, patient, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive, Ofsted Good rated mainstream primary school in Tower Hamlets. This two-form entry school is well-known for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care, and commitment to ensuring every child receives the support they need to succeed.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working within a specialist class for pupils with ASD, supporting children with a range of communication, sensory, and social needs. Some pupils may require assistance with self-care throughout the day. The role is ideal for someone passionate about SEND, who can build strong, trusting relationships and provide consistent, calm support.

Job Responsibilities

Support pupils with ASD on a 1:1 and small-group basis as an SEN Teaching Assistant, helping them access learning and daily routines.

Assist children with self-care needs where required, promoting independence and dignity.

Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider staff team to deliver tailored interventions and support plans.

Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.

Use strategies that support communication, sensory regulation, and emotional development.

Maintain clear communication with staff and contribute to observations and progress updates.

Qualifications/Experience

Experience supporting pupils with SEND, ideally ASD

Understanding of strategies for communication, sensory needs, and behaviour support

Warm, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting children

Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Next steps

If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5-star, Google-rated, London-based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find their next role - our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

With over 17 years' experience working in the education sector, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short-term, long-term, and permanent positions within education, as well as a high volume of daily supply work

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