SEN Teaching Assistants Needed – Manual Handling Training Required - Sept Start!
Create Education
Pay: £90–£120 per day (depending on PAYE or Umbrella payment preference)
Contract: Full-time | Ongoing | September Start
Are you a passionate, reliable and proactive Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role this September? Please note: This role is based within a girls secondary school, so applicants should be comfortable working in an all-girls educational environment.
We are recruiting three Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Tower Hamlets. These are full-time, ongoing positions, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
The Roles
General Teaching Assistant (2 Positions)
You will support students in the classroom, working closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting pupils during lessons across the school.
- Providing one-to-one and small group support where required.
- Assisting students with additional learning needs.
- Supporting pupils with personal/intimate care when required.
- Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEND team.
- Promoting a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant (1 Position)
This role involves supporting one student throughout the school day.
The successful candidate will need to be:
- Highly proactive and vigilant.
- Confident working independently.
- Able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
- Responsible for ensuring the student remains safe and engaged throughout the school day.
- Comfortable supporting learning outside of core classroom lessons.
Essential Requirements
✔ Degree educated
✔ Previous experience working with children or young people.
✔ Comfortable providing personal/intimate care where required.
✔ Manual Handling training (or willingness to complete training before starting).
✔ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
✔ Reliable, punctual and professional.
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay of £90–£120 per day (depending on PAYE or Umbrella payment preference).
- Full-time, ongoing role starting in September.
- Weekly pay.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive secondary school.
- Potential for long-term opportunities and career progression.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV, and a member of our team will be in touch.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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