ASD Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay 100-120

Full-time, long-term role

Specialist SEN setting

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting for a Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant in Beckton, East London. You will support students aged 16+ with severe ASD and complex learning needs in a specialist Post-16 provision.

The role requires confidence managing challenging behaviour, delivering personal care and maintaining a calm, structured day with teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with severe ASD and complex SEN.
• Experience in SEN environments (school/college/residential).
• Comfortable managing physically challenging behaviour.
• Experience supporting non-verbal students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Post-16 students with severe ASD and complex learning needs.
• Support non-verbal students using appropriate communication strategies and visual resources.
• Manage physically challenging behaviour through positive behaviour support and effective de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with personal and intimate care, including toileting and changing.
• Encourage independence, communication, emotional regulation and essential life skills.
• Support students with sensory activities, practical learning and preparation for adulthood.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide consistent care and education.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication with non-verbal students

Personal care support

Job description

Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe ASD & Complex Needs

Location: Beckton, Newham, East London

Pay: 100- 120 per day

Hours: Full-Time Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Setting: Specialist SEN School - Post-16 Provision

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant - Beckton

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for a strong, experienced and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Post-16 provision in Beckton, East London.

The school supports young people aged 16+ with severe autism (ASD), severe learning difficulties, complex communication needs and behaviours that can be physically challenging.

We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive and hands-on, with the experience and resilience needed to support students with high levels of need.

This is a busy and demanding environment, so the successful candidate must be comfortable managing challenging situations, providing personal care and maintaining a calm, consistent approach throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Post-16 students with severe ASD and complex learning needs.
• Support non-verbal students using appropriate communication strategies and visual resources.
• Manage physically challenging behaviour through positive behaviour support and effective de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with personal and intimate care, including toileting and changing.
• Encourage independence, communication, emotional regulation and essential life skills.
• Support students with sensory activities, practical learning and preparation for adulthood.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide consistent care and education.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting individuals with severe ASD and complex SEN is essential.
• Experience working in an SEN school, specialist college, residential SEN setting or disability support environment.
• Must be confident managing physically challenging behaviour.
• Must be comfortable providing personal and intimate care.
• Experience supporting non-verbal students and those with severe learning difficulties.
• Physically active, resilient and capable of working in a demanding environment.
• Calm, patient and able to use initiative when responding to challenging situations.
• Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Please note: This position requires direct experience supporting individuals with complex SEN, autism or learning disabilities. General elderly care experience alone will not be sufficient.

Why Join Remedy Education?

• Competitive daily pay of 100- 120.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN setting.
• Opportunity to support young people in developing independence and life skills.
• Supportive and experienced school team.
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.