SEN Teaching Assistant

JobsinED Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment company is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant for a Tower Hamlets primary school. The role involves supporting students with varying needs, delivering tailored interventions, and collaborating with teaching staff. Ideal candidates are empathetic graduates eager to contribute to an inclusive learning environment. The position offers £95–£110 per day, full-time and term-time only, starting September 2025.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Community-oriented school environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a genuine interest in Special Educational Needs.
• Experience with SEN in schools or care settings is highly desirable.
• Commitment to full-time, term-time work.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with identified SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Deliver structured interventions in literacy, numeracy, and social development.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SENCO.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Proactive attitude

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Role | Inclusive Tower Hamlets Primary School
Salary: £95–£110 per day | Term-time only | Full-time
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a compassionate and proactive graduate with a passion for Special Educational Needs (SEN)? This rewarding Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity places you in a vibrant and supportive Tower Hamlets primary school, where you'll work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who require additional academic or emotional support.

This inclusive and well-respected school is praised for its strong SEN provision, child-centred ethos, and committed leadership. As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll help deliver tailored interventions, assist classroom learning, and support children with diverse needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language delays, and social, emotional or mental health challenges.

Key Highlights:
• Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in a Tower Hamlets primary school
• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, term-time only position starting September 2025
• Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school with a nurturing and inclusive environment
• Located in Tower Hamlets – excellent transport links and local amenities
• Join an experienced SEN team with access to mentoring and CPD
• Ideal for aspiring SEN teachers, educational psychologists, or therapists
• Interviews ongoing – early applications encouraged

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Supporting pupils with identified SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Delivering structured interventions in literacy, numeracy, communication and social development
• Collaborating with class teachers, the SENCO, and outside agencies
• Supporting EHCP targets and adapting learning resources where needed
• Encouraging independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour
• Assisting in the development of a calm, inclusive classroom culture

Ideal Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant For This Tower Hamlets School:
• A graduate with strong academic background and a genuine interest in SEN
• Patient, empathetic, and confident in supporting children with diverse learning needs
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, flexible attitude
• Previous experience working with SEN (e.g. in schools, care, tutoring, or voluntary settings) is highly desirable
• Committed to full-time, term-time work from September through July
• Eager to pursue a future in teaching, child psychology, speech therapy, or inclusive education

Why Join This Tower Hamlets Primary School?
• Supportive leadership with a clear focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Excellent SEN infrastructure with training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to work alongside speech therapists, behaviour mentors, and SENCOs
• Warm, community-oriented school environment with high staff retention
• Prime East London location with fantastic transport access

How to Apply:

If you're a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in a thriving Tower Hamlets primary school, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘APPLY’ or send your CV to JobsinED today.

This is an ideal opportunity to gain hands-on SEN experience in a setting where you’ll be valued, supported, and challenged to grow.