SEN Personal Care Teaching Assistant – Richmond upon Thames

Senovo Capital Management GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo Resourcing Ltd in Richmond upon Thames is recruiting a SEN Personal Care Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex physical and learning needs within a local SEN school. This temporary role combines classroom assistance with dignified personal care in line with individual plans.

You will help pupils participate in lessons, provide agreed personal care when trained, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and care staff to monitor progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/education/health or care settings.
• Calm, respectful approach to intimate care and complex needs.
• Willingness to complete role-specific moving, handling and care training.
• QTS not required for this classroom-support role.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils participate in lessons, communication activities and school routines.
• Provide agreed personal care only when trained and authorised.
• Support mobility, positioning and use of specialist equipment in line with plans.
• Notice and record important changes in comfort, engagement and independence.
• Work respectfully with teaching, therapy and care colleagues.

Skills

SEN experience

Education setting

Health care

Education

QTS not required

Job description

SEN Personal Care Teaching Assistant – Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/10/2026

SEN Personal Care Teaching Assistant – Richmond upon ThamesLocation: Richmond upon ThamesContract: TemporaryPay: £105–£140 per day PAYEThe opportunityA supportive SEN school in Richmond upon Thames needs a Teaching Assistant who can combine attentive classroom support with dignified personal care for pupils with complex physical and learning needs.

What you will do

• Help pupils participate in lessons, communication activities and school routines.
• Provide agreed personal care only when trained and authorised.
• Support mobility, positioning and use of specialist equipment in line with plans.
• Notice and record important changes in comfort, engagement and independence.
• Work respectfully with teaching, therapy and care colleagues.

What you will bring

• Relevant experience in SEN, education, health or care settings.
• A calm, respectful approach to intimate care and complex needs.
• Willingness to complete role‑specific moving, handling and care training.
• QTS is not required for this classroom‑support role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Clear communication throughout registration and placement.
• Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child‑workforce DBS check.

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right‑to‑work and enhanced DBS checks.