Team Teach Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Team Teach Required) – Specialist SEN School

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: £95 - £115 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

Teaching Consultancy is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established specialist SEN school in Tower Hamlets to recruit experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistants for September.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school that provides outstanding education for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Complex Needs, Speech & Language difficulties and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We are looking for caring, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistants who are passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• Team Teach training (ESSENTIAL)

• Previous experience working within a UK SEN school

• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or complex learning needs

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A positive, patient and nurturing approach

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Right to work in the UK

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.

• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.

• Managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.

• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals.

• Helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Long-term opportunities with the potential to become permanent.

• Weekly PAYE payroll.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

• Opportunities to gain experience within an outstanding specialist setting.

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with Team Teach training and are looking for your next opportunity in Tower Hamlets, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today and one of our consultants will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.