Job Description

Location: Tower Hamlets

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Start date: January 2026


A welcoming and supportive primary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from January. This role involves providing 1:1 support for a child with significant SEND and behavioural needs.

The Role

In this SEMH Teaching Assistant role you will be primarily supporting a Year 3 pupil who is currently at risk of exclusion and requires constant supervision. The child is attending school on a reduced timetable and is currently being supported by the Senior Leadership Team and SENDCo. You will play a key role in taking over this support and helping the school develop a consistent, structured plan for the pupil's progress.

Key Responsibilities

Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with complex SEMH and SEND needs. Work flexibly across the school, including within the ASD provision when the pupil is not in class. Support students across all key stages as needed to access learning, engage with activities, and integrate alongside their peers. Use a proactive, hands-on approach to behaviour support and emotional regulation.

The school is looking for SEMH Teaching Assistant who has the following:

Previous experience working with children with SEMH or complex SEND needs (essential). The ability to build positive, trusting relationships quickly. Be confident, resilient, and calm under pressure. A Flexible approach and be willing to support across different key stages depending on need. A passion for inclusion and a commitment to helping children overcome barriers to learning.

The School

This inclusive 3-form entry primary school offers a vibrant, modern learning environment with plenty of specialised indoor and outdoor spaces and a dedicated provision to support students with autism. You'll be joining a dedicated and experienced staff team who are passionate about helping every pupil achieve their best. Located in the borough of Tower Hamlets, the school is easily accessible by both public transport and car.


To apply for this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.



We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.