Supply Teaching Assistants

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for daily supply work in a vibrant primary school in Tower Hamlets. Candidates must have experience supporting children with SEN needs and hold a minimum Grade C in GCSE English and Maths. This role involves implementing strategies for emotional support and assisting the class teacher with routines. Join a caring staff team in a school that values inclusivity and offers ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing development and training

Supportive leadership

Welcoming staff team

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required.
• Experience supporting SEN pupils, particularly in a primary school.
• Minimum Grade C/Level 4 in GCSE English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access learning.
• Implement strategies for behaviour regulation and emotional support.
• Assist the class teacher with planning, preparation, and classroom routines.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants - Daily Supply Opportunities

Daily Rate £95-£110 per day
Tower Hamlets
ASAP Start

A vibrant, inclusive primary school in East London is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for daily supply work. The school is known for its warm, community‑centred ethos, where every child is valued, nurtured, and encouraged to thrive. Staff describe it as a place full of kindness, creativity, and genuine teamwork - a setting where you feel supported the moment you walk through the door.

The school has a strong commitment to inclusion and celebrates the diverse needs of its pupils. You'll be joining a team that works collaboratively to create a safe, structured, and joyful learning environment for children with a range of additional needs.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking confident, compassionate, and proactive SEN TAs who can support pupils with:

• ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse needs
• Challenging behaviours, emotional regulation, and sensory needs
• Communication and social‑interaction development
• Personalised learning plans and structured routines

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Experience supporting SEN pupils, ideally in a primary school setting
• Minimum Grade C/Level 4 in GCSE English and Maths
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed

Primary Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access learning
• Implementing strategies for behaviour regulation and emotional support
• Assisting the class teacher with planning, preparation, and classroom routines
• Helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Providing feedback to teachers and contributing to pupil progress
• Ensuring safeguarding, wellbeing, and safety at all times

Why Join This School?

• A genuinely caring and welcoming staff team
• A strong culture of inclusion and respect
• Supportive leadership who value their TAs
• A chance to make a meaningful difference every day
• Opportunities for ongoing development and training

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to work in a school where kindness, teamwork, and high expectations go hand in hand, 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.