SEN Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets, London

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

Are you seeking a rewarding full-time opportunity from October 2026 within a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets?

Academics is delighted to be working in partnership with a friendly, nurturing, and high-achieving primary school that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from October 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and wants to be part of a collaborative school community.

Role Details

Location: Primary school in Tower Hamlets
Start Date: October / November 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Pay: £95-£120 per day (dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

* Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
* Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development.
* Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
* Foster positive relationships with pupils, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

* Have previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school, specialist provision, nursery, or similar educational setting.
* Have knowledge of supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other additional learning needs.
* Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.

If you are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a real impact within an exceptional primary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly to discuss the role in more detail and arrange trial days with the school.

Academics is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all other safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We have obtained authority from the client to advertise this position.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.