Job Description
1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant - Primary | Tower Hamlets | September 2025September start, term time onlyFull time, long term - full academic year (scope to be extended)
Are you patient, caring, and eager to support a young learner with special educational needs?
A welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025.
In this full-time, long-term role, you will provide personalised support to a child in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 who has a range of needs such as Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, or SEMH challenges. Your role will be key in helping them access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a nurturing environment.
What You’ll Do - 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant
* Deliver 1:1 tailored support aligned to the pupil’s EHCP
* Help the child engage with class activities and curriculum
* Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
* Foster communication, social skills, and independence
* Work closely with teachers, SENCO, and external specialists
* Monitor progress and contribute to planning and assessment
* Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging space for learning
Who We’re Looking For - 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant
* Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting
* Knowledge of SEN including Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language needs, SEMH
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
* Ability to adapt resources and strategies for individual needs
* Strong commitment to working through the full academic year
* Relevant qualifications and/or strong academic background preferred
About the School
* Rated 'Good’ by Ofsted, with a warm, inclusive culture
* Focus on personalised learning and wellbeing
* Modern, well-resourced classrooms and SEN provision
* Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development
* Conveniently located in Tower Hamlets with great transport links
If you want to make a real difference in a child’s education, please send your detailed CV to Clarus Education to be considered for this 1:1 Primary SEN Learning Support Assistant role!
1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant - Primary | Tower Hamlets | September 2025
To apply for this opportunity, please send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered for this 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant (Primary) position. We will be contacting shortlisted candidates within 48 hours of application.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have safeguarding responsibilities if appointed to this 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant role. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and employment will be dependent on satisfactory references.
This 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant (Primary) post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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