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SEN Teaching Assistant for Early Years

Job details
Posting date: 11 February 2026
Salary: £95 to £105 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 March 2026
Location: Tower Hamlets, Greater London
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 203144

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Summary

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start (Mile End)

Daily Rate: £95-£105
Requirements: DBS on the Update Service + Early Years SEN experience



A welcoming, inclusive, and community‑driven primary school in the heart of Mile End is seeking a committed Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This well‑established school is known for its nurturing ethos, child‑centred practice, and strong provision for pupils with additional needs. Staff work collaboratively to create a happy, stimulating environment where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.



The Role

We are looking for a patient, proactive, and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with Special Educational Needs within the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will play a key role in adapting activities, supporting communication, and helping the child access learning in a meaningful, engaging way.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 SEN support within an Early Years setting
- Assist with learning activities, communication development, and play‑based learning
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
- Help maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
- Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Experience working in Early Years
- Proven SEN experience
- Strong communication skills and a nurturing, patient approach
- Availability to start immediately

Benefits
- Supportive and friendly staff team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child's early development
- Competitive daily rate: £95-£105



If you are passionate about supporting young learners with additional needs and can start right away, we would love to hear from you

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.

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