Job Title: Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant – Challenging Behaviour (EYFS–KS2)
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Job Type: Full-Time
Daily Rate: £95 – £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
About the Role:
TeacherActive is working in partnership with a dynamic and inclusive mainstream primary school in Tower Hamlets, seeking a resilient, compassionate, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves supporting pupils from EYFS to Key Stage 2 who present with a range of special educational needs and significantly challenging behaviour, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and communication difficulties.
The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and a dedicated pastoral support system. For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to progress towards teacher training within the school.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
Implement strategies to de-escalate incidents and promote positive behaviour and engagement
Support teachers in adapting lesson content and resources to meet individual learning needs
Work collaboratively with the SENCO, behaviour leads, and external professionals
Maintain detailed behaviour records and contribute to the development of IEPs/EHCPs
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment across all key stages
Requirements:
A minimum of 6 months’ experience working in a school setting with SEN and/or challenging behaviour
Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and apply consistent behaviour support strategies
A flexible and empathetic approach with excellent interpersonal skills
A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, or equivalent) is highly desirable
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training available if needed)
What We Offer:
Competitive daily rate: £95 – £120 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
The chance to work in a supportive East London school with excellent SEN provision
Access to teacher training pathways and long-term career development
Free CPD and safeguarding training via TeacherActive
Ongoing one-to-one support from your dedicated consultant
An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex needs
Interested in helping transform the lives of children with additional needs in Tower Hamlets?
Apply today by email (url removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services