Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)Tower Hamlets, East London

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We are working closely with a number of fantastic SEND schools and specialist provisions across Tower Hamlets and are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join our growing team.

Whether you have previous experience in SEND education, care, support work, youth work, or specialist school settings, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech & Language Needs
• Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs (SEMH)

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting pupils in accessing learning activities
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
• Helping create a safe and inclusive learning environment

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Certificate
• DBS registered on the Update Service
• Previous SEND experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for supporting children and young people

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Experience working within a SEND school
• Background in education, care, support work, youth work, or healthcare
• Experience with Autism, SEMH, PMLD, MLD, or SLD settings
• Relevant qualifications such as Teaching Assistant, Psychology, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, or SEN training

Apply Today

If you are a caring, patient and resilient individual looking to build a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Specialist SEND school experience is highly desirable, but we also welcome applications from candidates with transferrable experience in care, support work, mental health, youth services, and community settings.