SENCO Assistant

Reeson Education; Dover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Potential permanent position

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Reeson Education is recruiting for a SENCO Assistant at a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets. The role involves coordinating SEND provision, supporting pupils with SEND, and working with the SENCO and inclusion team.

The ideal candidate will have SEND experience in a primary school, good SEND knowledge, and strong communication and organisational skills. The position offers a long-term, full-time opportunity with a competitive daily rate of £110-£125.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school
• Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice
• Experience with EHCPs or individual learning plans
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Calm, patient and proactive approach
• Interest in progressing within the SEND sector

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO with the day-to-day coordination of SEND provision and individual support plans
• Work with teachers and TAs to ensure pupils' needs are supported
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to observations and assessments
• Assist with EHCP-related documentation and reviews
• Collaborate with parents, teachers and external professionals
• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions
• Help ensure pupils receive inclusive and personalised support

Skills

SEND experience

EHCPs

Pupil support

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification / education degree

Job description

SENCO Assistant - Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £110-£125 per day
Potential: Long-term position with potential to become permanent

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or aspiring SENCO looking to take the next step in your career?

A welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a SENCO Assistant to work closely with the school's SENCO and wider inclusion team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SEND experience who is interested in developing their knowledge of SEN coordination, EHCPs and supporting pupils with additional needs.

The SENCO Assistant role

As a SENCO Assistant, you will support the SENCO with the day-to-day coordination of SEND provision across the school while also working directly with pupils.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the SENCO with the implementation of SEND provision and individual support plans


• Working with teachers and TAs to ensure pupils' needs are effectively supported


• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH


• Helping to monitor pupil progress and contribute to observations and assessments


• Supporting the organisation and review of EHCP-related documentation


• Working with parents, teachers and external professionals where appropriate


• Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions


• Helping to ensure pupils receive consistent, inclusive and personalised support

The ideal SENCO Assistant

The school is looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school


• A strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice


• Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs or individual learning plans


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• A calm, patient and proactive approach


• A genuine interest in progressing within the SEND sector

A relevant Level 3 qualification, degree or experience working towards a career in education/SEND would be advantageous.

Why apply?

• Full-time SENCO Assistant position in Tower Hamlets


• Work closely with an experienced SENCO


• Excellent opportunity to develop SEND leadership experience


• Supportive primary school environment


• Long-term role with potential for a permanent position


• Competitive daily rate of £110-£125


• Opportunity to build valuable experience for a future SENCO or SEND leadership career

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or aspiring SENCO looking for a SENCO Assistant role in Tower Hamlets, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%