Teaching Assistant

Location: Tower Hamlets
Job Type: Part Time
Industry: SEN
Reference: SEND TA TW
Salary: £90 - 95 per day
Job Published: about 18 hours ago

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Full Time
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: £90–£95 per day (PAYE – no umbrella companies)
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing

About the role
Protocol Education are seeking a compassionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join one of our fantastic partner schools in Tower Hamlets on a full-time basis.

This role is ideal for someone who has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them to build confidence, independence, and a love for learning. You’ll play an essential role in ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

  • Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions

  • Support pupils in developing communication, social, and emotional skills

  • Promote positive behaviour and provide calm, consistent support throughout the school day

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to meet individual pupil needs

About you

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEND in school or care settings

  • A patient, adaptable, and empathetic approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping every child succeed

  • A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What Protocol Education offers

  • Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)

  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive and SEND-specific training

  • Ongoing support from a friendly, experienced local consultant

  • Opportunities for professional development and long-term progression

If you’re looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your SEND journey with Protocol Education in Tower Hamlets.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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