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SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates! - Tower Hamlets

Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates! - Tower Hamlets
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Tower Hamlets
Industry: Primary
Salary: £26000 - £30000 per annum
Reference: SENPERMTA0207_1751472028
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Natalie@aspirepeople.co.uk

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates!

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum

Are you a Psychology graduate ready to launch a rewarding career supporting children with special educational needs?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a compassionate and driven SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience in a thriving East London school.

About the School
This well-regarded, 2-form entry primary school has been praised by Ofsted for its nurturing culture, strong leadership, and inclusive approach to learning. With a firm commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs, the school places a high value on emotional wellbeing and personalised learning.

You'll work closely with the SENCo, class teachers, and specialist staff to support children with a range of needs including Autism, Speech and Language Difficulties, and SEMH challenges. The school offers a supportive environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to flourish.

Role Responsibilities
* Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
* Collaborate with teachers and SEN specialists to tailor support
* Assist in creating and reviewing personalised learning plans
* Foster communication skills, independence, and self-confidence in pupils
* Access to ongoing training and development (ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Therapists or Teachers)

The Ideal Candidate
* A degree in Psychology (2:1 or above preferred)
* A passion for inclusive education and supporting children with SEN
* Empathetic, resilient, and proactive
* Experience with children in any capacity (school, voluntary, family) is desirable
* Long-term interest in child development, psychology, or education careers

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Psychology graduate to grow within a caring school community and gain experience that can open doors to further roles in education, mental health, or therapy.

Apply today to be considered.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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