SEN Teaching Assistant (Personal Care)

Tradewind Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment seeks compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for full-time, long-term positions in specialist SEND schools across Wandsworth, London. The role focuses on providing essential support to students with high needs, including personal care, and contributes to creating an inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE pay

Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses

Virtual registration and dedicated consultant

Potential for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with complex needs and personal care.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Two recent references and the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Assist with personal care routines including toileting and hygiene.
• Collaborate with class teachers and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Caring approach

Patient demeanor

Respectfulness

Job description

radewind Recruitment is currently looking for compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with high needs, including personal care, in specialist SEND schools across Wandsworth. These are full-time, long-term positions offering rewarding opportunities to make a real impact in students' daily lives.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex physical and learning needs

• Assist with personal care routines including toileting, feeding, and hygiene, maintaining dignity and respect at all times

• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, and healthcare professionals

• Support pupils' independence, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in learning

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment

Why Join Tradewind?

• Competitive PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)

• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses via The National College

• Virtual registration and a dedicated consultant to support you

• Long-term roles available in schools local to Wandsworth, with potential to become permanent

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Experience supporting students with complex needs and delivering personal care

• A caring, patient, and respectful approach

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Two recent references and the right to work in the UK

If you're ready to make a positive difference in the lives of students who need personal care and are passionate about inclusive education, we want to hear from you.

Contact Lucas on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more.