SEND Teaching Assistant

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

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