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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    Lambeth

  • Sector:

    Primary Support , SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £90 - £105 per day

  • Contact:

    Cian Kelly

  • Contact email:

    cian@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CK27222_1747756514

  • Published:

    about 4 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-19

  • Start date:

    02/06/2025

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets - East London
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Start Date: June 2nd, 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: £90 - £105 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a caring and proactive individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? A friendly and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their Year 2 team from June 3rd.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve a mix of one-to-one support and small group intervention to help children with a range of special educational needs.


As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, particularly in literacy and numeracy

  • Run targeted small group interventions under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO

  • Help manage behaviour positively and consistently

  • Support the emotional and social development of pupils with additional needs

  • Assist with classroom routines and personalised learning resources


We are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who:

  • Has previous experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a school setting

  • Is patient, empathetic, and able to adapt to different needs

  • Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff

  • Has a DBS on the update service (or is willing to obtain one)


This SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School role in Tower Hamlets is perfect for someone considering a long-term career in education, educational psychology, or SEN teaching.

Apply now to support learning and development in a fantastic Year 2 class starting June 3rd!

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%