SEN Teaching Assistant – Special School & Satellite Centre – Kingston/Merton

Pertemps; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Kingston upon Thames is looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children aged 2-19 with complex needs, including PMLD and ASC. The role involves providing individualized learning support, personal care, and collaborating with a skilled team. This full-time position offers excellent training and professional development opportunities, tailored for those passionate about special education. Join an impactful setting that values care and compassion.

Benefits

Specialist training in medical needs and communication methods

Supportive team environment

Excellent facilities, including sensory rooms and therapy spaces

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in special education or support roles.
• Willing to undergo training for personal care and medical routines.
• Background in care, support work, childcare, SEN, therapy, or nursing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a diverse range of needs, including PMLD and ASC.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with communication, sensory learning, and personal care.
• Collaborate with teachers and medical professionals.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children or adults with SEND

Confidence supporting pupils with physical disabilities or complex learning profiles

Caring and proactive approach

Willingness to assist with personal care and medical routines

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Special School & Satellite Centre – Kingston/Merton

Location: Kingston & Merton
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant (2–19 provision).

An exceptional special education provider in the Kingston area is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their main school and newly opened satellite centre. The school supports children and young people aged 2–19 with a wide range of complex needs, including:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Physical Disabilities
• Complex Medical Needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)

About the Role

• Supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASC and complex medical needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support, tailored to EHCP targets.
• Assisting with communication development, sensory learning and physical programmes.
• Supporting pupils with personal care, mobility and feeding where required.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and medical professionals to provide a holistic and nurturing environment.
• Helping maintain an engaging, safe and inclusive learning space.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or adults with SEND (any setting).
• Confidence supporting pupils with physical disabilities, medical needs or complex learning profiles.
• A caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and medical routines (training provided).
• Candidates with backgrounds in care, support work, childcare, SEN, therapy or nursing are strongly encouraged to apply.

What the School Offers

• A warm, highly skilled and supportive team.
• Specialist training in medical needs, communication methods, sensory integration and more.
• Excellent facilities, including sensory rooms, therapy spaces and adapted learning environments.
• Opportunities to develop professionally within a highly regarded SEN provision.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to join an exceptional specialist setting, we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to secure an interview or trial.