Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Type: 8:30am - 4pm

Location: Tower Hamlets

Salary: £96-£110 Per Day  

The Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students access the curriculum and develop essential life skills. You will support learners both 1:1 and in small groups, encouraging confidence, independence, and resilience while adapting lessons to meet a range of abilities and needs. The role involves assisting students with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation, as well as using positive behaviour strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging situations in a calm and consistent manner. Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals, you will contribute to the delivery of personalised learning plans and help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels supported and able to succeed.

You will be joining an inclusive secondary school that takes pride in supporting both students and staff. The school has a strong reputation for its commitment to SEN provision, with a specialist team in place to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to thrive. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills through ongoing CPD, and the school fosters a collaborative culture where everyone works together to provide the very best outcomes for pupils.

A Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to students across Year 7 – Year 9, helping them access learning and develop independence.
• Assist in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to deliver personalised learning plans.

Qualifications and requirements – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

• Experience working with Secondary school students
• Experience working with SEN needs
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and remain calm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

In return, the school can offer the successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant the following:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of education
• Training courses provided

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets