SEN Teaching Assistant - Reception - Tower Hamlets (Near Whitechapel Station)
Location: Tower Hamlets - Short walk from Whitechapel Station
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Salary: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience)
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets, near Whitechapel Station, is looking for a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team in Reception. You will be providing dedicated one-to-one support to a young child with complex learning and communication needs.
Why apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role?
Work closely with experienced EYFS and SEN staff
Make a real difference to the life and development of a Reception pupil
Join a supportive and child-centred school community
Benefit from training in communication strategies, sensory needs, and structured routines
Excellent transport links via Whitechapel Station (Overground, Underground, and Elizabeth Line)
SEN Teaching Assistant responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 classroom support for a Reception pupil with complex needs
Implement strategies in line with the child's EHCP
Use visual supports, sensory tools, and structured activities to engage learning
Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCo, and therapists
Track progress and contribute to regular review meetings
What we're looking for:
Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in EYFS
Understanding of complex learning needs, including communication and sensory difficulties
A calm, patient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
If you're an empathetic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant ready to support a Reception pupil in reaching their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a caring and forward-thinking primary school in Tower Hamlets, just minutes from Whitechapel Station.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
