Personal Care Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Teaching Assistant for a SEN secondary school in South East London. This full-time position involves supporting students aged 11-19 with profound learning disabilities, personal care, and encouraging their independence. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN, show empathy, and possess strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEN, particularly PMLD, ASD, or physical disabilities.
• Comfortable with personal care duties.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support to students with physical, medical, and learning needs.
• Deliver personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding, and mobility support.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to follow care and learning plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Join Remedy Education: Personal Care Teaching Assistant - SEN Secondary School (SE15)

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and supportive individual with a passion for working with young people who have complex needs?

Remedy Education is seeking a reliable and dedicated Personal Care Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive and nurturing SEN secondary school in SE15. This full-time role is ideal for someone experienced in delivering both educational and personal care support to students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, and physical disabilities.

The Role:

Position: Personal Care Teaching Assistant

Location: South East London (SE15)

School Type: SEN Secondary School

Start Date: September 2025

Hours: Monday to Friday - Term Time Only

Pay: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience and training)

You will support students aged 11-19 with a range of needs, including personal hygiene, feeding, physical assistance, and mobility, while encouraging independence and dignity at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and group support to students with physical, medical, and learning needs

Deliver personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding, and mobility support (training provided)

Support learning across the curriculum and encourage student participation

Assist with hoisting, manual handling, and wheelchair transfers (if applicable)

Monitor and respond to students' emotional and sensory needs

Work closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to follow care and learning plans

What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting young people with SEN, particularly PMLD, ASD, or physical disabilities

Comfortable with personal care duties

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude

A team player who thrives in a collaborative school environment