KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a confident, energetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a mainstream primary school in Barking Riverside, East London. You will support a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class of pupils with complex SEND, including pre-verbal children needing communication support and personal care.

We’re looking for someone hands-on, proactive and resilient who is confident in a busy classroom and passionate about helping children develop communication,

Qualifications

• Have strong practical experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.
• Have experience working with pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.
• Be comfortable providing intimate and personal care.
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Have a patient, proactive and resilient approach.
• Ideally have experience in a specialist SEN school or SEND provision.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Support pre-verbal and non-verbal children with communication and engagement.
• Assist with intimate care, including toileting and changing.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour.
• Encourage independence, social interaction and confidence.
• Assist with sensory, practical and play‑based learning activities.
• Work closely with teachers to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Pre-verbal support

Intimate care

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs (KS1)

Remedy Education Barking Riverside, East London ASAP Start

Remedy Education is seeking a confident, energetic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a mainstream primary school in Barking Riverside.

You’ll be supporting a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class of pupils with complex special educational needs, including pre-verbal children who require additional communication support and personal care.

We’re looking for someone hands‑on, proactive and resilient who is confident working in a busy classroom and passionate about making a difference to children’s lives.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Support pre-verbal and non-verbal children with communication and engagement.
• Assist with intimate care, including toileting and changing.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour.
• Encourage independence, social interaction and confidence.
• Assist with sensory, practical and play‑based learning activities.
• Work closely with teachers to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have strong practical experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.
• Have experience working with pre‑verbal or non‑verbal pupils.
• Be comfortable providing intimate and personal care.
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Have a patient, proactive and resilient approach.
• Ideally have experience in a specialist SEN school or SEND provision.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Role Details

• Location: Barking Riverside, East London
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: Competitive daily rates

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who thrives in a hands‑on role and wants to help pupils with complex needs develop their communication, independence and learning skills.