Classroom Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a patient Classroom Support Assistant to work across Romford and Waltham Forest specialist SEN schools. You will support pupils with PMLD and complex needs, focusing on communication, sensory development and personalised learning in a caring environment.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, personal care where needed, and adherence to EHCPs and health protocols. A DBS check is essential, and prior experience in SEN settings is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 support

Complex SEN

Communication

Teamwork

Care plans

Job description

Classroom Support Assistant

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

• 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.

You do not necessarily need a teaching qualification. If you have strong hands‑on experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, SLD, ASD or complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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