Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference KS/YIUHJSDA_1767689396
Closing date February 5, 2026
Location East London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Tower Hamlets, East London Agency: Veritas Education School Type: 2 Form Entry Primary School Role Type: Full-time, long-term

Veritas Education is working with a supportive and inclusive 2 form entry primary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This role is ideal for a confident SEN TA with proven experience supporting pupils with additional needs in a busy primary school environment.

The Role:

  • Supporting pupils with special educational needs across the classroom

  • Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group support where required

  • Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo

  • Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD and other additional needs

  • Helping to create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment

    • The Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous SEN TA experience is essential

  • Experience working in a primary school setting, ideally a 2 form entry school

  • Strong behaviour management and positive support strategies

  • Patient, resilient and proactive

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

    • Why Apply?

  • Well-organised school with strong leadership and SEN provision

  • Supportive staff team and clear structures in place

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Ongoing support from Veritas Education

    • Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

    Apply today to be considered for this experienced SEN Teaching Assistant role in Tower Hamlets or give us a call on 02030266150 for more information.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

    Apply now