SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Physical Difficulties

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11-16 in Croydon. The role focuses on children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and a range of physical difficulties, within a dedicated secondary department.

A December 2026 start is expected, with five days per week during term time and remuneration of £95–£105 per day PAYE. Applications are welcomed from Psychology graduates or those with care, hospital, or nursing experience, and a degree in

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates welcome
• Experience in hospital/clinical settings beneficial
• Experience in care or nursing desirable
• Degree-level qualification in Nursing or Care

Responsibilities

• Support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and physical difficulties
• Assist in the secondary department with PECS and functional skills
• Contribute to a structured, caring educational environment
• Engage in play/therapy support and sensory activities

Skills

SEN experience

PMLD

Physical difficulties

Care experience

Education

Degree in Nursing or Care

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Physical Difficulties

Are you passionate about positively influencing children during the most important stages of their development? Have you worked in care or nursing and are someone who's patient, enthusiastic and dedicated towards helping pupils overcome barriers to achieve success? Would you like to work in the borough of Croydon?

• Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant
• Working with the secondary department, children aged 11-16
• Supporting children with PMLD and Physical Difficulties
• Starting in December 2026
• 5 days a week, Mon-Fri (term time only)
• 95- 105 per day PAYE
• Contract from December 2026 to July 2027, with option to extend

We are currently recruiting for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant role in a supportive and friendly SEN school environment in Croydon, supporting primarily children in the school's dedicated secondary department. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, this rewarding role offers you the opportunity to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and a range of physical difficulties within a structured, caring, educational environment where children have sensory and play therapy, can develop communication skills using PECS and functional skills to help the children thrive.

Applications are most welcome from candidates with any of the following;

• Psychology graduates
• Professional, voluntary or personal experience working in a hospital/clinical setting
• Professional, voluntary or personal experience working in Care or Nursing
• Be qualified to degree level (Nursing or Care)

Applications close on the 30/11/2026.

Ready for a 1st December start date

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.