SEN Primary School Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a Primary SEN School in Canning Town, East London. The role focuses on supporting pupils with ASD, SLD, PMLD and complex needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with personalised learning, communication, and daily routines within a supportive school environment. A DBS update and commitment to safeguarding are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD or complex needs.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care where required.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Experience using visual aids, PECS, Makaton or other communication strategies would be advantageous.
• Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to primary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Support children with ASD, SLD, PMLD and complex learning difficulties.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with communication difficulties, including non-verbal children and those using alternative communication methods.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines where required.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Encourage pupils to develop their social skills, emotional regulation and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to implement individual learning and support plans.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

PECS

Makaton

MAPA training

Tools

PECS

Makaton

MAPA training

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN School - Canning Town

Location: Canning Town, Newham, East London

Pay: £100-£117 per day

Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-Term | Potential for Permanent Placement

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN School - Canning Town

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary SEN school based in Canning Town, East London.

The school supports primary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them develop their confidence, independence and communication skills.

The successful candidate will be working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide individualised support to pupils, both on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to primary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Support children with ASD, SLD, PMLD and complex learning difficulties.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with communication difficulties, including non-verbal children and those using alternative communication methods.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines where required.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Encourage pupils to develop their social skills, emotional regulation and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to implement individual learning and support plans.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD or complex needs.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care where required.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Experience using visual aids, PECS, Makaton or other communication strategies would be advantageous.
• Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Remedy Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£117.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity within a supportive primary SEN school.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting children with complex needs.
• Potential for permanent employment.
• Weekly pay and ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities for further training and professional development.