SEN TA Epilepsy trained
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £100 to £117 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Tower Hamlets, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 208050 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant (Epilepsy Trained) - SEMH Secondary School
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Pay: £100 - £115 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, term time only
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with epilepsy training to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in Tower Hamlets.
This is a rewarding role supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside medical needs, in a structured and supportive environment.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs
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Support pupils with epilepsy, ensuring safety and appropriate response to seizures
Support pupils with epilepsy, ensuring safety and appropriate response to seizures
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Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
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Support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging in lessons
Support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging in lessons
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Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support individual learning plans
Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support individual learning plans
-
Promote a safe, calm and structured learning environment
Promote a safe, calm and structured learning environment
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Support students' emotional regulation and social development
Support students' emotional regulation and social development
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
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Experience working in SEMH or challenging behaviour settings
Experience working in SEMH or challenging behaviour settings
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Epilepsy training or experience supporting pupils with epilepsy
Epilepsy training or experience supporting pupils with epilepsy
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Strong behaviour management and resilience
Strong behaviour management and resilience
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A calm, patient and proactive approach
A calm, patient and proactive approach
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist setting where your skills will be highly valued.
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Pay: £100 - £115 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, term time only
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with epilepsy training to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in Tower Hamlets.
This is a rewarding role supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs, alongside medical needs, in a structured and supportive environment.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs
-
Support pupils with epilepsy, ensuring safety and appropriate response to seizures
Support pupils with epilepsy, ensuring safety and appropriate response to seizures
-
Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
-
Support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging in lessons
Support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging in lessons
-
Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support individual learning plans
Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to support individual learning plans
-
Promote a safe, calm and structured learning environment
Promote a safe, calm and structured learning environment
-
Support students' emotional regulation and social development
Support students' emotional regulation and social development
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
-
Experience working in SEMH or challenging behaviour settings
Experience working in SEMH or challenging behaviour settings
-
Epilepsy training or experience supporting pupils with epilepsy
Epilepsy training or experience supporting pupils with epilepsy
-
Strong behaviour management and resilience
Strong behaviour management and resilience
-
A calm, patient and proactive approach
A calm, patient and proactive approach
-
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
-
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist setting where your skills will be highly valued.