Classroom Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Barking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment are seeking a Classroom Support Assistant to join specialist SEN schools across Romford and Waltham Forest, supporting pupils with PMLD and complex needs. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with communication, sensory development, and independence, and deliver personalised learning activities in a calm, nurturing environment.

This full-time role is term-time only and offers ongoing training across a range of specialist settings, with DBS checks and

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD or complex SEN settings.
• Experience in specialist schools, SEN provisions, care, healthcare or residential settings.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support communication, sensory development, cognition and independence.
• Deliver sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required.
• Follow EHCPs, learning plans, care plans and health protocols.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, development and progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

PMLD experience

SEN support

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Romford & Waltham Forest, Full-Time | Term Time Only, £1800-£2400 Per Month

Are you a patient, compassionate and experienced Classroom Support Assistant with a strong background supporting children with PMLD and complex needs?

We are recruiting for a Classroom Support Assistant to join specialist SEN schools across Romford and Waltham Forest, supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs.

These schools provide specialist education for pupils with a range of learning, communication, sensory, physical and medical needs, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about specialist education and understands the importance of delivering high-quality, personalised and sensory-based support.

The Role

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support communication, sensory development, cognition and independence.
• Deliver sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required.
• Follow EHCPs, learning plans, care plans and health protocols.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, development and progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience supporting children with PMLD or complex SEN.
• Experience within a specialist school, SEN provision, care, healthcare or residential setting.
• Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and personalised learning.
• Confidence supporting pupils with physical, medical or personal care needs.
• A calm, patient and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow detailed care and support plans.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC, sensory integration, moving and handling, feeding or complex medical needs would be highly beneficial.

Why This Role?

• Full-time, term-time only.
• ASAP start.
• Opportunities across specialist SEN schools in Romford and Waltham Forest.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary teams.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN specialists.
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with profound and complex needs.
• A genuinely rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community