SEN Support Assistant

Uniform Education; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniform Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting children aged 2–19 with PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with personalised learning, daily routines and mobility support, collaborating with teachers, therapists and healthcare staff to create engaging sensory activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with SEN or complex care needs.
• Experience with PMLD/SLD or significant physical disabilities.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD/SLD.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and complex learning needs.
• Assist with sensory-based and personalised learning activities.
• Provide personal care, feeding and support with daily routines.
• Assist with mobility, positioning, hoisting and moving and handling.
• Support communication using alternative and non-verbal methods.
• Follow EHCP targets, healthcare plans and support strategies.
• Promote independence, confidence and physical development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals.

Skills

SEN support experience

Disability care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – PMLD & Complex Needs

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Location: Kingston upon Thames, KT1

Start Date: ASAP

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About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

The school provides a highly supportive and personalised learning environment, with a strong focus on communication, physical development, independence and life skills.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to deliver engaging, sensory-based learning activities tailored to each pupil's individual needs.

This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone with a background in healthcare, complex care or supporting individuals with physical disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and SLD
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and complex learning needs
• Assist with sensory-based and personalised learning activities
• Provide personal care, feeding and support with daily routines
• Assist with mobility, positioning, hoisting and moving and handling
• Support communication using alternative and non-verbal methods
• Follow individual EHCP targets, healthcare plans and support strategies
• Promote independence, confidence and physical development
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience supporting children or adults with SEN, disabilities or complex care needs
• Experience supporting PMLD, SLD or significant physical disabilities
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Patient, compassionate and attentive approach
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited verbal communication
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a specialist SEN school
• Background in healthcare, complex care or residential care
• Moving and handling training, including hoist use
• Experience supporting PEG feeding, epilepsy or complex medical needs
• Knowledge of Makaton, AAC or sensory communication approaches

What This Role Offers

• ASAP start
• Full-time, Monday – Friday position
• Specialist SEN school with excellent facilities
• Supportive teaching and multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to develop specialist PMLD and complex care experience
• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work