SEN Teaching Assistant in SEN Unit

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting September until July 2026. This position involves supporting pre-verbal autistic children in a nurturing environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Excellent transport links

Opportunities for ongoing training

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting students with SEND, ideally in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Support seven pre-verbal autistic children with complex needs.
• Work collaboratively in a secure, structured environment.

Skills

Proactive

Compassionate

Patient

Collaborative

Curious

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Primary School – Specialist SEND Unit
Full-time
Start Date: September
Contract: Ongoing until July 2026

A welcoming three-form-entry primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist SEND unit. This is a full-time role starting from September until the end of the 2025–2026 academic year.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working within a high-needs Early Years to Key Stage 1 provision supporting seven pre-verbal autistic children with complex needs. The role involves working collaboratively with a dedicated team of four adults in a secure, structured environment.

Daily activities are centered around sensory-based interventions such as Attention Bucket sessions, circle time, and both indoor and outdoor play. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils’ communication and development in a nurturing and purposeful setting.

The school is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is:

• Proactive and able to use their initiative
• Compassionate and patient, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Curious and collaborative—willing to ask questions, learn, and contribute meaningfully to the team

The School

This vibrant and inclusive primary school is located in Tower Hamlets and benefits from excellent transport links. The school serves a culturally and ethnically diverse community and prides itself on creating a learning environment where every child is known, valued, and respected.

The leadership team is experienced and supportive, fostering high expectations and a strong sense of community. Staff are encouraged to grow professionally, with excellent opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting students with SEND, ideally in a similar setting
• September 2025 to July 2026

To apply:

Please send an up-to-date CV as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.