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Long Term Futures Ltd
SEND Teaching Assistant
Central London, London
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Salary
- 104.00 - 115.00 GBP Daily
- Recruiter
- Long Term Futures Ltd
- Closes
- 15 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
SEND Teaching Assistant – SEN School – Tower Hamlets
Long Term Futures are working with a highly supportive and well–resourced SEN school in Tower Hamlets to recruit a committed SEND Teaching Assistant for a September 2025 start.
The school caters for children and young people with a range of complex needs including autism, PMLD and physical disabilities. The team takes a holistic and therapeutic approach to learning and care, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
The role involves supporting both learning and care needs, so confidence with personal care is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students with complex learning and physical needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
Assist with personal care including toileting, changing and feeding (full training provided)
Promote student engagement using visual aids, sensory tools and structured routines
Work closely with teaching staff, therapists and medical professionals
Contribute to a safe, positive and respectful classroom environment
Monitor and record progress in line with EHCPs
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working in an SEN school or with students with high needs
A calm, caring and proactive attitude
Willingness to carry out personal care duties with dignity and sensitivity
Understanding of communication systems like PECS, Makaton or visual schedules
Experience with PMLD, ASC, physical disabilities or medical care is desirable
Location and Transport – Tower Hamlets, East London
Accessible via Stepney Green, Whitechapel and Mile End stations
Bus routes: D3, 25, 309, 205, 115
Easily commutable from Hackney, Newham and the City
Why Work with Long Term Futures
Weekly pay – up to 115 per day
Free CPD including manual handling, safeguarding and communication training
Long–term and temp to perm placements only – no daily supply
Specialist consultant support with SEN expertise
Opportunities to progress into HLTA, therapy support or care–focused roles
If you are passionate about supporting students with complex needs and can provide personal care with compassion and respect, apply today with Long Term Futures.
SEN TA, personal care, PMLD, complex needs, SEN school, Tower Hamlets
View all specialist roles at (url removed)
Ad ID: 5416960239
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