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Teaching Assistant - SEN

Job details
Posting date: 11 June 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive Salary
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 July 2025
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 179543

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Summary

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: ASAP | Trial Days Available Immediately
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time, Term-Time)
Daily Rate: £90 - £110 (PAYE)
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners?
We're working with a well-regarded, inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets seeking two dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team. These are full-time roles supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, with an immediate focus on one-to-one support for a pupil with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a nurturing, mainstream setting that prioritises development and teamwork.

We're open to a wide range of backgrounds, particularly those with a strong interest in education and special needs support:
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Recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or Creative Arts


Recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Education, or Creative Arts
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Individuals with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs


Individuals with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
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Proactive, patient, and resilient professionals who bring a positive, can-do attitude


Proactive, patient, and resilient professionals who bring a positive, can-do attitude
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Confident communicators who can build strong relationships with pupils and act as role models


Confident communicators who can build strong relationships with pupils and act as role models
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Must hold 5 GCSEs including English and Maths


Must hold 5 GCSEs including English and Maths

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day learning and wellbeing of your assigned pupil and the wider class:
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Supporting a pupil with ASD on a 1:1 basis, using personalised strategies to aid their learning


Supporting a pupil with ASD on a 1:1 basis, using personalised strategies to aid their learning
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Assisting the class teacher in planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons


Assisting the class teacher in planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons
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Promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development through structured and sensory-based activities


Promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development through structured and sensory-based activities
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Tracking and encouraging academic progress in core subjects including literacy and numeracy


Tracking and encouraging academic progress in core subjects including literacy and numeracy
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Collaborating with SENCOs and external specialists to adapt teaching approaches


Collaborating with SENCOs and external specialists to adapt teaching approaches
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A strong awareness of SEN including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and Dyslexia is highly beneficial


A strong awareness of SEN including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and Dyslexia is highly beneficial
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Inclusive and welcoming team that values collaboration and continuous learning


Inclusive and welcoming team that values collaboration and continuous learning
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Excellent support structure in place for both staff and pupils


Excellent support structure in place for both staff and pupils
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A chance to gain hands-on experience in SEN and build a strong foundation for future roles in education, psychology, or social care


A chance to gain hands-on experience in SEN and build a strong foundation for future roles in education, psychology, or social care
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Immediate trial days available for the right candidates - no lengthy interview process


Immediate trial days available for the right candidates - no lengthy interview process

If you're ready to start an impactful new role in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please click "Apply" directly for more information.

Join us and help shape a brighter future for every child.

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