At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the SENCO in coordinating SEND provision and working directly with pupils.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, long-term role, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and build your career in education.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in SEND leadership and make a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and a genuine interest in progressing within the sector.
The predicted salary is between 110 - 125 £ per hour.
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £110-£125 per day
Potential: Long-term position with potential to become permanent
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or aspiring SENCO looking to take the next step in your career? A welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a SENCO Assistant to work closely with the school's SENCO and wider inclusion team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SEND experience who is interested in developing their knowledge of SEN coordination, EHCPs and supporting pupils with additional needs.
The SENCO Assistant role
As a SENCO Assistant, you will support the SENCO with the day-to-day coordination of SEND provision across the school while also working directly with pupils. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the SENCO with the implementation of SEND provision and individual support plans
- Working with teachers and TAs to ensure pupils' needs are effectively supported
- Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH
- Helping to monitor pupil progress and contribute to observations and assessments
- Supporting the organisation and review of EHCP-related documentation
- Working with parents, teachers and external professionals where appropriate
- Delivering targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions
- Helping to ensure pupils receive consistent, inclusive and personalised support
The ideal SENCO Assistant
The school is looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school
- A strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice
- Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs or individual learning plans
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A calm, patient and proactive approach
- A genuine interest in progressing within the SEND sector
A relevant Level 3 qualification, degree or experience working towards a career in education/SEND would be advantageous.
Why apply?
- Full-time SENCO Assistant position in Tower Hamlets
- Work closely with an experienced SENCO
- Excellent opportunity to develop SEND leadership experience
- Supportive primary school environment
- Long-term role with potential for a permanent position
- Competitive daily rate of £110-£125
- Opportunity to build valuable experience for a future SENCO or SEND leadership career
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or aspiring SENCO looking for a SENCO Assistant role in Tower Hamlets, we'd love to hear from you.
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