SEN Teaching Assistant - Post 16

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a Post-16 provision in Beckton. You will support students with severe ASD and complex SEN in a specialist setting, providing 1:1 and small-group assistance while promoting communication and independence.

The role involves managing challenging behaviour and supporting personal care, working with a dedicated team in a demanding but rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with complex SEN is essential.
• Experience in SEN schools, specialist colleges, residential SEN settings or disability support work.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and providing personal care.
• Patient, energetic, reliable and able to work independently.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Post-16 students with complex SEN.
• Assist with intimate personal care, including toileting and changing.
• Encourage communication, independence and life skills.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

Complex SEN experience

SEN school/setting experience

Behaviour management

Personal care

Reliability and independence

Job description

Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe ASD & Challenging Behaviour

Location: Beckton, East London
Pay: 100- 120 per day
Hours: Full-Time Monday-Friday
Setting: Specialist SEN School

Remedy Education are recruiting for an experienced and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Post-16 provision in Beckton.

The school supports young people with severe autism (ASD), severe learning difficulties, non-verbal communication needs and physically challenging behaviour.

We are looking for someone who is resilient, proactive, physically active and confident supporting students with complex needs in a demanding but rewarding environment.

The Role

• Support Post-16 students with severe ASD and complex SEN.

• Manage physically challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.

• Assist with intimate personal care, including toileting and changing.

• Encourage communication, independence and life skills.

• Work closely with teachers and other support staff.

Requirements

• Previous experience with complex SEN is essential.

• Experience in SEN schools, specialist colleges, residential SEN settings or disability support work.

• Confident managing challenging behaviour and providing personal care.

• Patient, energetic, reliable and able to work independently.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Please note: General elderly care experience alone is not sufficient for this role.