Primary Teaching Assistant 

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Contract: Full-time and Part-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development, including pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide high-quality support both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils requiring additional assistance.
• Work with children with a range of SEN needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Help create an inclusive, engaging, and positive learning environment.
• Assist with behaviour management and pupil wellbeing.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, independence, and academic progress.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with primary-aged children.
• Be confident supporting pupils with SEN or be willing to develop their SEN knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Be a positive team player with a proactive attitude.
• Hold relevant qualifications or experience in education, childcare, or support work (desirable but not essential).

If you are a caring, motivated individual who is passionate about supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a dedicated team committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

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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