Autism Assistant Specialist

SEN Teaching Assistant – Poplar, Tower Hamlets Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a resilient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a large, 3-form entry primary school in the Poplar area of Tower Hamlets. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs in a school that requires confident, proactive staff who can thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes challenging environment. The Role: Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a 1:1 and small group basis Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored and engaging learning activities Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour effectively Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation Helping to create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment Requirements: Previous experience working with children with SEN is essential Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour in a school setting Calm, patient, and resilient approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs The School: Large 3-form entry primary school Diverse and vibrant community in Poplar Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on inclusion Fast-paced environment suited to confident and adaptable staff Why TeacherActive?  A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 for support  GPS (Terms and Conditions apply)  CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel  Market-leading rates of pay  TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)  Our teachers are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the correct level of tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.  If this sounds like a good fit for you, click “APPLY NOW” and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.  Email:   Contact number: (phone number removed)  About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment