Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

senploy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy in Greenwich is seeking an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a Primary school in Greenwich. The role involves supporting pupils with SEND, including SLD and PMLD, through tailored teaching activities and personal care where required.

The ideal candidate will have a background in care or support work, and experience as a Teaching Assistant. Enthusiasm for supporting student development and working with complex needs is essential. Based in Greenwich with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• SEND experience or background in care, support work, or TA roles.
• Knowledge of PMLD/SLD and complex needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and small group support for pupils with severe learning difficulties and PMLD.
• Provide high standards of personal care, dignity and hygiene support.
• Use AAC, sensory integration techniques and visual aids to aid communication and access to the curriculum.
• Assist in tracking student development and supporting behaviours of concern with empathy and de-escalation.

Skills

SEND experience

Care background

TA experience

Job description

A Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for a Primary school based in Greenwich.

Job title - Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a Primary school in Greenwich. The school supports students with a range of complex physical and learning disabilities, and they are looking for teaching assistants to join their team.

This role is ideal for individuals who have a background in care or support work, or have had experience with complex needs before. For the school, individuals have to be genuinely passionate about supporting students and their development, alongside having previous experience in a similar role. If this describes you, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• 1:1 and Small Group Support: Assist teachers in delivering engaging, tailored lessons and activities for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
• Personal Care: Provide high standards of personal care, dignity, and hygiene support as required.
• Communication & Engagement: Utilise alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), sensory integration techniques, and visual aids to help students express themselves and access the curriculum.
• Progress Monitoring: Assist in tracking student development, managing behaviours of concern with empathy and de-escalation techniques, and supporting physical therapy or medical plans.

What we are looking for:

Experience

• SEND experience / background in care/support work / Teaching Assistant experience

Location

• Based in Greenwich or able to travel there

SEND Knowledge

• Knowledge of PMLD, SLD and the role of a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
• Experience in personal care, PEG feeding, medical administration is advantageous

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.