SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Tower Hamlets From £100 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start Axcis are working with a large, successful and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets who are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and wants to work within a high-performing school where inclusion is central to everyday practice. The school has high expectations for both pupils and staff, alongside a warm community atmosphere and a strong belief that every child can achieve with the right teaching, guidance and support. You will be joining an experienced team of teachers, Teaching Assistants and SEND professionals who work closely together to provide consistent, individualised support. The school is based in the Poplar area of Tower Hamlets and benefits from excellent access to the DLR, Underground and local bus routes, making it easily accessible from Newham, Stratford, Canary Wharf, Hackney and surrounding East London areas. About the SEND Teaching Assistant Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across the primary age range who require additional help to access learning and participate fully in school life. Support may be provided within mainstream lessons, through targeted small-group interventions or on a 1:1 basis. Pupils may have needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, developmental delay, SEMH or social communication needs. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND • Helping children engage with lessons and complete adapted learning activities • Using visual timetables, now-and-next boards and structured routines • Supporting communication, attention and emotional regulation • Helping pupils manage transitions and changes throughout the school day • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction • Supporting literacy, numeracy and targeted classroom interventions • Following EHCP targets and individual support plans • Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and wider inclusion team • Recording pupil progress and sharing relevant observations with school staff What We’re Looking For • Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or 1:1 support worker • Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs • A calm, patient and nurturing approach • Confidence adapting support to meet individual pupil needs • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Ability to work effectively as part of a wider classroom and SEND team • Experience using PECS, Makaton or visual communication strategies would be beneficial • Knowledge of EHCPs and individual support plans would be advantageous • Reliability and full-time availability for a long-term role from September This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Tower Hamlets primary school where high-quality inclusion is genuinely valued. If you are caring, proactive and committed to helping children with additional needs build confidence and achieve their potential, apply today to be considered for this long-term SEND Teaching Assistant role.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>