Learning Support Assistant
Reeson Education
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: September 21st 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £100-£120 per day
A welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a caring and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join its support team from September.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys working closely with children and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
What You'll Be Doing
Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO, you will provide a mixture of classroom and targeted support, helping pupils to access learning and develop their confidence and independence.
The role will involve:
- Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required
- Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
- Helping children remain engaged and focused during lessons
- Supporting literacy, numeracy and targeted interventions
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Developing pupils' confidence, communication and independence
- Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement individual support strategies
- Helping create a calm, inclusive and positive classroom environment
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is patient, reliable and naturally encouraging, with the confidence to support children who may require additional help with learning, behaviour or communication.
Previous experience working with SEND, ASD, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language needs would be advantageous, although the school will consider candidates with strong mainstream primary experience and the right attitude.
You may be an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or a graduate looking to develop a career in education, psychology or SEND.
Why Apply?
- Full-time Learning Support Assistant role in Tower Hamlets
- Long-term opportunity from September 2026
- £100-£120 per day depending on experience
- Supportive primary school environment
- Opportunity to develop further SEND and intervention experience
- Potential for the role to become permanent
If you're an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding primary school role in Tower Hamlets, we'd love to hear from you.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
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