Secondary Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Behaviour & SEMH Support - Tower Hamlets
Full Time Term Time Only Start After Easter Break
Up to 120 per day Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)

Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated and resilient Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Tower Hamlets, supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with behavioural and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone confident supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping them regulate behaviour, stay engaged in learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour and SEMH support
• Support students during lessons and in intervention settings
• Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Work closely with SEN staff, pastoral teams and teachers
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience and engagement
• Support students in accessing the curriculum

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting students with behavioural or SEMH needs
• Confidence working in a secondary school environment
• A calm, consistent and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies
• Background in mentoring, youth work, SEN or pastoral roles (desirable)

Location & Transport - Tower Hamlets, East London

• Accessible via Whitechapel (Elizabeth Line, Overground, District & Hammersmith & City)
• Close to Mile End and Stepney Green (Central, District & Hammersmith & City)
• DLR access via Shadwell, Limehouse and Poplar
• Bus routes: 25, 205, 254, 309, D3, D6

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• Weekly pay - up to 120 per day
• Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
• Free CPD including behaviour management, SEMH strategies and safeguarding
• No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
• Progression opportunities into Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral or Inclusion roles
• Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists

If you're ready to support young people with behavioural and SEMH needs in a Tower Hamlets secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Secondary Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support, SEMH, KS3, KS4, Tower Hamlets

Browse more opportunities at (url removed)

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.