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Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    Tower Hamlets

  • Sector:

    Primary Support , SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £95 - £115 per day

  • Contact:

    Cian Kelly

  • Contact email:

    cian@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    CK33329_1769013174

  • Published:

    29 minutes ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-02-20

  • Start date:

    02/02/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets

Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Tower Hamlets (near Shadwell Station)
Start Date: ASAP | Trialling available
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £95-£115 per day
Year Group: Year 3
Support Type: One-to-one SEMH support

About the Role

A welcoming Tower Hamlets primary school is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 3 pupil within the school's SEMH provision. The pupil benefits from structured, calm support to engage with learning and manage emotional regulation within a mainstream classroom setting.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will implement behaviour and social-emotional strategies, assist with transitions, and work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to ensure consistent support throughout the day.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant who:

  • Has experience supporting pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour

  • Can remain calm, patient, and consistent

  • Understands behaviour plans, restorative approaches, and trauma-informed practice

  • Builds strong relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries

  • Holds an Enhanced DBS (or is willing to apply)

What the School Offers

  • Structured SEMH provision with small group sizes

  • Experienced leadership and SEN support

  • A positive, inclusive mainstream school environment


If you're an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to start ASAP in Tower Hamlets, apply today to arrange a trial.

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%