SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants for a high-achieving secondary school in Tower Hamlets, London. Successful candidates will support students with additional needs through 1:1 tuition and small group work, fostering an engaging learning environment. Ideal for recent graduates interested in pursuing teaching qualifications, this role offers significant professional development opportunities and the chance to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant is desirable.
• Interest in the education sector is important.
• SEND experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with additional needs.
• Encourage and motivate students to reach their potential.
• Organise teaching and learning resources.

Skills

Engagement with young learners

Adaptability

Motivational skills

Education

Graduated within the last 2 years

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant

A high achieving Secondary School in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets are looking to recruit a number of SEND Teaching Assistants to join their team busy team in September 2026.

The School: This Community school located in the borough of Tower Hamlets, are looking to recruit a number of SEND Teaching Assistants to join their team. The school has the highest expectations and ambitions for every student. Through a large investment, the school has recently completed their rebuild and the facilities are fantastic. This larger than average school are very supportive of their staff and are always trying to better their expertise. Having been graded Good in their last Ofsted, it was stated that "Leaders make sure that staff benefit from quality training to help them to contribute towards the school\'s priorities. From their monitoring, leaders identify the personal training and development needs of members of staff, which they then fulfil."

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, and motivated individual who is looking to make a difference as a Teaching Assistant. The successful candidates will have a passion for education and ideally be looking to go on to complete their teaching qualifications. Experience of working alongside students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) would be a benefit. As an SEND Teaching Assistant you will be joining a strong and supportive student support department. You will be required to work closely supporting students with varying SEND, so being adaptable is very important.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with additional needs, 1:1 tuition or to small groups of students with varying abilities.
• Encourage and support individual pupils to reach their full potential while demonstrating a creative and determined attitude to help motivate students.
• Directly support the students, and help to organise the teaching and learning resources available to students and staff.
• Work with the team to ensure effective learning environments and smooth operation of lessons.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Have experience of working as a teaching assistant (desirable).
• Have an interest in the education sector.
• SEND experience (desirable).
• A recent graduate (graduated within last 2 years).
• Ability to engage with and inspire young learners.

Contract and Opportunities

The school are looking to recruit SEND Teaching Assistants who are able to commit to the full academic year. There will be the opportunity to go on to complete your teaching qualification through the school from September 2027.

Safeguarding, Equality & Applications

The right candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. TimePlan Education Group LTD expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education Group LTD are committed to Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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