At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 1 students, deliver interventions, and assist with lesson planning.
- Company: Inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets focused on student development.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and clear progression into teacher training.
- Other info: Long-term role starting September 2026 with excellent support and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while building your teaching career.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree or above and passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 20700 - 25300 £ per year.
- Aspiring Primary Teacher - Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (STA) Tower Hamlets, England
- Aspiring Primary Teacher - Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to build a successful career in education and gain hands‑on classroom experience?
A highly supportive and inclusive Primary School in Tower Hamletsare seeking a dedicated and ambitious Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
This position is ideal for aspiring Primary Teachers who are keen to develop their classroom practice before undertaking a PGCE or Schools Direct programme.
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be based in Year 1 (ages 5-6), supporting whole-class learning, delivering targeted interventions, and working closely with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
You will play a key role in helping children with additional needs access the curriculum, build confidence and make strong academic progress.
The successful candidate will hold a 2:1 or above degree in any subject and demonstrate a genuine passion for working with children.
Previous experience supporting children — whether within a school, tutoring environment, coaching role or youth setting — will be highly desirable.
Experience supporting pupils with SEN (such as ASD, ADHD or speech and language needs) would be particularly advantageous.
The ideal Primary Teaching Assistant will be patient, nurturing and resilient, with the ability to adapt learning to meet a range of needs.
You must be proactive, professional and fully committed to a long-term role within a welcoming and well-structured primary school.
This is an excellent platform for graduates looking to gain meaningful experience in both mainstream and SEN settings ahead of teacher training.
Does this sound like the Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity for you? If so, please read below to find out further information.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Primary Teaching Assistant
- Supporting Year 1 (ages 5-6)
- Delivering Phonics, Reading, Writing and Spelling interventions
- Providing 1:1 and small group support
- Supporting pupils with SEN (ASD, ADHD, speech & language needs)
- Assisting with lesson planning and classroom behaviour management
- September 2026 Start
- Long-term / Term Time Only
- Located in Tower Hamlets
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- A graduate with a 2:1 or above in any discipline
- Strong ambition to pursue a career in Primary Teaching
- Experience working with children (school-based, tutoring, coaching, youth programmes etc.)
- Experience or interest in supporting pupils with SEN
- Confident, empathetic and proactive
- SCHOOL DESCRIPTION
- A fantastic school in Tower Hamlets
- Strong emphasis on inclusion and SEN provision
- Collaborative teaching environment where graduates are mentored
- Clear progression routes into teacher training
- Well-connected location with good transport links
- Located in Tower Hamlets
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