SEN Support Assistant: 1:1 & Personal Care

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd in East London is seeking a SEN Support Assistant to work with students who have additional needs. The role involves providing 1:1 and small group support, assisting with personal care and helping children participate in learning activities.

You will collaborate with teachers, adapt activities, use equipment like hoists or sensory tools, and help monitor progress while promoting dignity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN, care, healthcare, nursery, or similar).
• Comfortable supporting students with personal care needs.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient with good teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training; ASD/PMLD experience a plus.
• Moving & Handling / Hoist training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist with personal care needs (toileting, feeding, changing, mobility).
• Support communication and emotional regulation of students.
• Work with teachers to adapt learning activities.
• Use specialist equipment where required (hoists, sensory tools).
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times.
• Monitor and record student progress.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Personal care

Communication

Emotional regulation

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

SEN experience

Moving & Hoist training

Tools

Hoist equipment

Sensory tools

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd in East London is seeking a SEN Support Assistant to work with students who have additional needs. The role involves providing 1:1 and small group support, assisting with personal care and helping children participate in learning activities.

You will collaborate with teachers, adapt activities, use equipment like hoists or sensory tools, and help monitor progress while promoting dignity and wellbeing.