SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Tower Hamlets

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Tower Hamlets
Start Date: After Easter 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Salary: £90–£110 per day (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them achieve their full potential?
A welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team after Easter.

The Role

You’ll be working closely with pupils who are at the early stages of communication and social interaction, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role involves supporting their learning and development through tailored 1:1 and small-group support, using structured routines and communication strategies to help them engage with the curriculum and build confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with ASD or communication difficulties
• Patient, compassionate, and able to build trusting relationships with pupils
• Creative in finding ways to motivate and engage children who learn differently
• A team player who works well with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
• Graduates who are aspiring to become teachers or educational psychologists are strongly encouraged to apply

The School Offers

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Ongoing training in SEN strategies and interventions
• Opportunities for career progression, including routes into teacher training

If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience in a nurturing environment and make a lasting difference in children’s lives, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Tower Hamlets and start your rewarding journey in education!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

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

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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