Looking to build a rewarding career supporting children with Special Educational Needs?
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting pupils with additional needs in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Working alongside experienced teachers and the SENCO, you will provide tailored support to help pupils engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
- Support pupils' learning, communication, and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
- Adapt resources and activities to meet individual learning needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour and promote independence.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
- Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
What we're looking for:- Experience supporting children with SEN in a school, nursery, or care setting.
- Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other additional needs is advantageous.
- A caring, patient, and proactive approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine commitment to helping every child succeed.
- An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Why Horizon Teachers?- We work with a wide network of outstanding and welcoming schools across London.
- We are currently having our busiest year and placing more teachers and support staff than ever before.
- Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice through our successful referral scheme.
- Horizon Teachers is committed to supporting our staff throughout their placements—just take a look at our 4.8? Google reviews.
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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
