SEN Teaching Assistant: Physical Disabilities & PMLD

Veritas Education Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is recruiting for a Physical Disabilities SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Merton SM4. The role supports pupils aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, PMLD, autism and health needs, providing personalised support to help access learning and develop independence.

We seek a compassionate, patient candidate who can assist with mobility, communication and sensory activities, and work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or physical disabilities.
• Patient, compassionate and proactive approach.
• Ability to follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and complex learning needs.
• Assist with mobility and positioning per care plans.
• Support communication and engagement in learning.
• Assist with personalised, play-based and sensory activities.
• Support personal care and feeding where required.
• Follow EHCPs and healthcare plans.
• Work with teachers, therapists and nurses.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Patient & compassionate

Teamwork

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is recruiting for a Physical Disabilities SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Merton SM4. The role supports pupils aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties, PMLD, autism and health needs, providing personalised support to help access learning and develop independence.

We seek a compassionate, patient candidate who can assist with mobility, communication and sensory activities, and work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress