Primary School – Specialist SEND Unit
Full-time
Start Date: September
Contract: Ongoing until July 2026
A welcoming three-form-entry primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist SEND unit. This is a full-time role starting from September until the end of the 2025–2026 academic year.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience supporting students with SEND, ideally in a similar setting
• September 2025 to July 2026

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working within a high-needs Early Years to Key Stage 1 provision that supports seven pre-verbal autistic children with complex needs. The role involves working collaboratively with a dedicated team of four adults in a secure, structured environment.
Daily activities are centred around sensory-based interventions such as Attention Bucket sessions, circle time, and both indoor and outdoor play. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils’ communication and development in a nurturing and purposeful setting.