Experienced Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Tower Hamlets, East London

Are you a skilled SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting young people with additional needs?
Do you have the confidence and resilience to work 1-to-1 or in small groups with students who need extra help to thrive academically and socially?

If so, this Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant role at a vibrant Tower Hamlets school could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the role – SEN Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term position starting in September
• Working closely with students in KS3 & KS4 who have Autism, ADHD, or Speech & Language difficulties
• Supporting learning across core subjects (English, Maths, Science) as well as wider curriculum areas
• Adapting resources and learning activities to suit individual needs and learning styles
• Delivering targeted interventions to help with literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development
• Collaborating with the SENCo, class teachers, and external professionals to track progress and set achievable goals
• £95–£120 per day, weekly pay, term-time only
• Based in Tower Hamlets, East London

Who we’re looking for – SEN Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in a secondary setting is highly desirable
• Confident supporting students aged 11–16 with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs
• Strong communication skills, able to build positive relationships with young people and staff
• Proactive, adaptable, and resilient – with effective behaviour management strategies
• A genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers and achieve their potential
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, youth workers, counsellors, or educational psychologists

About the school

• Inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets with a strong reputation for supporting SEN learners
• Supportive SENCo and pastoral team providing training and guidance
• Modern facilities and a focus on creative, engaging learning opportunities
• Strong ethos around inclusion, wellbeing, and preparing students for their next steps
• Excellent transport links across East London

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Tower Hamlets, East London

To apply for this opportunity, please send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant position. We will be contacting those shortlisted for the SEN Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours of application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have safeguarding responsibilities if appointed to this SEN Teaching Assistant role. The successful candidate for this SEN Teaching Assistant position will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

This SEN Teaching Assistant post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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