SENCO Assistant - Tower Hamlets
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 sectorA 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 careerIf 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.
Reeson Education:
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Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
