SEN Teaching Assistant (Immediate Start - Rolling Contract)

Milk Education; Eltham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational agency in Eltham is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 child with profound learning difficulties. The role requires experience with Autism and PMLD, as well as knowledge of communication aids like PECS. Excellent pay rates and additional benefits such as flexible working hours and access to CPD courses are offered.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Access to discounts and well-being resources

24/7 support from a consultant

CPD course access through Milk Academy

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with severe PMLD and Autism is essential.
• Knowledge of PECS or other communication systems is desirable.
• Flexibility and commitment to supporting complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 child with severe needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Follow individual care plans tailored to the child's needs.
• Provide personal care to ensure child's comfort.

Skills

Supporting children with PMLD

Experience with Autism

Using PECS

Kindness and patience

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Immediate Start - Rolling Contract)

Location: Eltham, SE9

Start Date: Immediate

Contract: Rolling basis (long-term placement)

We are seeking a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 child with severe Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and severe Autism at a welcoming faith primary school in Eltham (SE9).

About the Role:

Work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to support the child's learning, communication, and overall development.

Follow individual learning and care plans tailored to the child's specific needs.

Use communication aids such as PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) - prior experience with PECS is highly desirable.

Provide personal care as required, ensuring the child's comfort, dignity, and well-being.

Contribute to creating a nurturing, structured, and positive environment where the child can thrive.

About You:

Experience supporting children with PMLD and/or Autism is essential.

Knowledge or experience of PECS or other alternative communication systems is desirable.

Kind, patient, and proactive in supporting children with complex needs.

Able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team.

Reliable, flexible, and committed to making a meaningful difference.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you'll find exclusive access to a range of discounts - our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We're located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency!

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