SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe Needs

Remedy Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with severe and complex needs. This full-time role offers the chance for a permanent contract and the opportunity to make a significant impact on pupils' lives. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting children with severe special educational needs and be ready to assist with personal care. Join a warm and dedicated school team that values its support staff.

Benefits

Excellent in-school support

CPD opportunities

Pathway to permanent contract

Impact on pupils' lives

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with severe SEN in education, care, or medical settings.
• Understanding of complex needs, autism, PMLD, or non-verbal learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups with severe learning difficulties.
• Assist with personal care and mobility.
• Maintain a structured and safe learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Calm approach

Tools

PECS

Makaton

AAC devices

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe Needs (Full-Time)
Location: Lambeth, London
Salary: 100 - 115 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time Monday to Friday Temp to Perm
Start Date: Immediate or flexible for the right candidate

Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children with severe special educational needs?

A highly regarded SEN school in Lambeth is seeking a committed Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support students with severe and complex needs, including physical disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and non-verbal communication.

This is a full-time, long-term role with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis with a range of severe learning difficulties

• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and feeding (where required)

• Using communication tools such as PECs, Makaton, or AAC devices

• Helping to maintain a structured, positive, and safe learning environment

• Working closely with the class teacher, therapists, and SEN staff to deliver personalised learning

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young adults with severe SEN (education, care or medical setting)

• Understanding of complex needs, autism, PMLD or non-verbal learners

• Calm, caring and professional approach

• Willingness to assist with personal care

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

What's in It for You?

• Full-time hours and long-term opportunity

• Excellent in-school support and CPD

• Pathway to a permanent contract

• Opportunity to make a real impact on pupils' lives

• A warm, dedicated school team that values support staff

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready for a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply today or contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education for more information.