Job Description

1:1 SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant Specialist Secondary Academy Tower Hamlets Contract: Full-time, ongoing Start Date: ASAP

Are you a creative and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant searching for a meaningful new role? If so, this exciting opportunity at a forward-thinking SEMH-focused academy in Tower Hamlets could be the perfect fit for you!

The Role

In this SEND Teaching Assistant role, you will provide 1:1 support for a secondary-aged student who has SEMH, complex needs, and a visual impairment. Your role will involve supporting the student in lessons, personal development, and therapy sessions, collaborating closely with experienced teachers, support staff, and therapists to ensure tailored and holistic support.


The school are ideally looking from candidates with prior experience supporting young people with complex needs, whether as a SEND Teaching Assistant or in a related capacity.

The School

This innovative secondary academy specialises in supporting vulnerable students, offering a bespoke curriculum that caters to the social, emotional, and educational needs of every individual. All students hold EHCPs, and the school's commitment to trauma-informed practices is widely recognized.


As part of a respected multi-academy trust known for its leadership in SEN education and trauma -informed practice. The school provides extensive opportunities for professional development for their staff and is easily accessible via public transport.


If you're ready to make a real difference and grow your expertise in SEND education, apply now 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.