Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant — PMLD & Complex Needs

Uniform Education; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniform Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting children aged 2–19 with PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with personalised learning, daily routines and mobility support, collaborating with teachers, therapists and healthcare staff to create engaging sensory activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with SEN or complex care needs.
• Experience with PMLD/SLD or significant physical disabilities.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD/SLD.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and complex learning needs.
• Assist with sensory-based and personalised learning activities.
• Provide personal care, feeding and support with daily routines.
• Assist with mobility, positioning, hoisting and moving and handling.
• Support communication using alternative and non-verbal methods.
• Follow EHCP targets, healthcare plans and support strategies.
• Promote independence, confidence and physical development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals.

Skills

SEN support experience

Disability care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Uniform Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting children aged 2–19 with PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with personalised learning, daily routines and mobility support, collaborating with teachers, therapists and healthcare staff to create engaging sensory activities.