Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant / SEND Teaching Assistant to support a specialist KS1 provision within a mainstream primary school in Barking. The role involves working with Year 1 and Year 2 pupils with autism, pre-verbal children, and complex learning needs.

This hands-on position requires practical experience with intimate care, challenging behaviour, and strong communication strategies to support pupils throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a specialist SEND provision.
• Practical experience supporting pre-verbal or non-verbal children.
• Comfortable with intimate care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and individual support to pupils with complex SEND.
• Support pre-verbal pupils using appropriate communication strategies.
• Assist with intimate care, personal hygiene and daily routines.
• Manage challenging situations calmly and confidently.
• Support sensory needs, emotional regulation and structured activities.
• Promote independence and positive engagement throughout the school day.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism understanding

Behaviour management

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN - Barking

Location: Barking Riverside, East London
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until July 2027, with potential for extension or permanent employment

Remedy Education is seeking an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant / SEND Teaching Assistant to support a specialist KS1 provision within a mainstream primary school in Barking.

The class consists of mixed Year 1 and Year 2 pupils with complex learning, communication and developmental needs.

This is a hands-on position requiring someone with strong practical experience working with Autism, pre-verbal children, personal care and challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and individual support to pupils with complex SEND.
• Support pre-verbal pupils using appropriate communication strategies.
• Assist with intimate care, personal hygiene and daily routines.
• Manage challenging situations calmly and confidently.
• Support sensory needs, emotional regulation and structured activities.
• Promote independence and positive engagement throughout the school day.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a specialist SEND provision, SEN school or complex needs classroom.
• Practical experience supporting pre-verbal or non-verbal children.
• Comfortable and experienced with intimate care responsibilities.
• Confident supporting children who are highly active and require consistent supervision.
• Strong understanding of ASD and complex learning needs.
• Reliable, adaptable and capable of taking initiative.

Please note: This is not a general classroom Teaching Assistant position. The school requires applicants who have direct experience supporting children with significant additional needs.

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term employment.
• Potential opportunity to secure a permanent school position.
• Competitive daily pay based on experience.
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

Contact: Aaron Deacon - Remedy Education
Telephone: (phone number removed)