Empowering Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Remedy Recruitment Group; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term placement

Job summary

Remedy Education in Lewisham, South East London, is currently recruiting for a strong, experienced and confident Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school based in Lewisham.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PMLD, SLD and communication difficulties. You will work in a demanding but rewarding environment, providing personal care and 1:1 or small-group support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with complex SEN is essential.
• Experience with ASD, PMLD, SLD or severe learning difficulties.
• Confident providing personal care.
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal pupils with communication difficulties.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Patient, resilient and proactive.
• DBS update service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEN (ASD, PMLD, SLD).
• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
• Assist with personal and intimate care where required.
• Support non-verbal pupils using PECS, Makaton or visual resources.
• Manage challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with sensory activities and individual education plans.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Non-verbal support

Behaviour management

Personal care

Communication support

Positive handling training

DBS update service

Job description

Remedy Education in Lewisham, South East London, is currently recruiting for a strong, experienced and confident Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school based in Lewisham.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PMLD, SLD and communication difficulties. You will work in a demanding but rewarding environment, providing personal care and 1:1 or small-group support.