SEN LSA

Uniform Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN school is looking for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Complex Needs from January 2025. You will assist in the learning of KS2 pupils with Visual Impairments, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Severe Learning Difficulties. The role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while working alongside a supportive team. Experience in SEN is essential, and you must hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one.

Benefits

Ongoing training in VI and PMLD strategies

Excellent specialist facilities

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Essential experience with SEN, particularly PMLD, SLD, or VI.
• Confident in manual handling and personal care.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support KS2 pupils in both 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Assist with sensory learning and communication development.
• Provide manual handling and personal care.
• Promote independence and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, or VI

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patient and empathetic approach

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Pinner, North West London
Start Date: January 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
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A specialist SEN school in Pinner is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS2 from January 2025. The school caters for children with Visual Impairments (VI), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), offering highly individualised, sensory-based learning programmes.

About the Role

As a SEN TA, you will:

• Support KS2 pupils with VI, PMLD, and SLD needs in both 1:1 and small group sessions
• Assist with sensory learning, communication development, and structured routines
• Provide manual handling, mobility support, and personal care where required
• Use adapted resources, tactile cues, and visual or AAC supports
• Promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and safe access to learning
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and the wider team to meet EHCP outcomes
• Help maintain a calm, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

About You

• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, or VI (essential)
• Confident with manual handling, personal care, and sensory-based provision
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic in your approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Committed to providing consistent, high-quality care and support
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What the School Offers

• A warm, supportive, and highly skilled staff team
• Ongoing training in VI, communication methods, and PMLD strategies
• Excellent specialist facilities including sensory rooms and therapy spaces
• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils with complex needs