Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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Support Exceptional Learners in Tower Hamlets– SEND Teaching Assistant Opportunities

Are you a compassionate and adaptable individual with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs? Protocol Education is working in partnership with a number of welcoming SEND and inclusive primary schools in Tower Hamlets, who are seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated teams from September 2025.

This rewarding role offers flexibility to work on a daily, part-time, or full-time basis, depending on your availability. As a SEND TA, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils to access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils with a range of SEND, both in class and through targeted interventions

Foster a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment

Work closely with the class teacher and other professionals to implement personalised strategies

Encourage independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours

Provide feedback on pupil progress and contribute to planning where appropriate

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

Has experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting

Demonstrates patience, empathy, and adaptability in dynamic environments

Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff

Is committed, reliable, and enthusiastic about making a difference

Is available for daily supply, part-time, or full-time placements from September 2025

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Flexible Opportunities: Choose daily, part-time or full-time roles to suit your schedule

Competitive Pay: Among the best daily rates in the sector

Specialist Support: Work with consultants who focus on SEND placements and understand your skills

Career Development: Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Meaningful Work: Make a real and lasting impact in the lives of children with additional needs

If you are a dedicated individual ready to support exceptional learners and contribute to inclusive school communities across Tower Hamlets, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your September start.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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