Post-16 SEN TA: Severe ASD & Challenging Behaviour

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Post-16 provision in Beckton, East London. You will support students with complex needs in a demanding but rewarding environment.

The role focuses on severe ASD, challenging behaviour, 1:1 and small-group support, personal care, and helping pupils build communication and life skills while working closely with teachers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with complex SEN is essential.
• Experience in SEN schools, specialist colleges, residential SEN settings or disability support work.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and providing personal care.
• Patient, energetic, reliable and able to work independently.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support Post-16 students with severe ASD and complex SEN.
• Manage physically challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assist with intimate personal care, including toileting and changing.
• Encourage communication, independence and life skills.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Personal care

Independence

DBS Update Service

Job description

Remedy Education are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Post-16 provision in Beckton, East London. You will support students with complex needs in a demanding but rewarding environment.

The role focuses on severe ASD, challenging behaviour, 1:1 and small-group support, personal care, and helping pupils build communication and life skills while working closely with teachers.