SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary (Autism & Complex Needs)

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 Primary SEN School in Canning Town, East London. The role focuses on supporting pupils with ASD, SLD, PMLD and complex needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with personalised learning, communication, and daily routines within a supportive school environment. A DBS update and commitment to safeguarding are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD or complex needs.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care where required.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Experience using visual aids, PECS, Makaton or other communication strategies would be advantageous.
• Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to primary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Support children with ASD, SLD, PMLD and complex learning difficulties.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with communication difficulties, including non-verbal children and those using alternative communication methods.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines where required.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Encourage pupils to develop their social skills, emotional regulation and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to implement individual learning and support plans.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

PECS

Makaton

MAPA training

Tools

PECS

Makaton

MAPA training

Job description

Remedy Education is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a Primary SEN School in Canning Town, East London. The role focuses on supporting pupils with ASD, SLD, PMLD and complex needs.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with personalised learning, communication, and daily routines within a supportive school environment. A DBS update and commitment to safeguarding are expected.