SEND TA - Complex needs

TeacherActive Limited.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Hackney, East London. The role involves supporting pupils with complex needs, including SLD, PMLD and autism, many with limited or non-verbal communication.

The position is full-time and long-term, with pay £90–£115 per day depending on experience. Enhanced DBS is preferred or willingness to obtain one. A rewarding, stable environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or complex needs.
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient.
• Comfortable providing personal care and mobility support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND.
• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism and communication needs.
• Use alternative communication methods (PECS, symbols, visual aids, AAC).
• Support sensory and engagement-based learning activities.
• Help pupils develop communication, independence and life skills.
• Provide personal care and mobility support where required.
• Manage behaviours calmly and positively.
• Work with teachers, therapists and other SEND professionals.
• Follow individual EHCPs, behaviour plans and care plans.

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs

Location: Hackney, East London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Pay: £90–£115 per day, depending on experience

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children and young people with severe and complex learning needs?

TeacherActive is recruiting a caring and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Hackney. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including SLD, PMLD, autism, complex medical needs, physical disabilities and communication difficulties.

Many pupils have limited or non-verbal communication and require highly individualised support throughout the school day.

The role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND
• Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism and communication needs
• Using alternative communication methods, including PECS, symbols, visual aids or AAC
• Supporting sensory and engagement-based learning activities
• Helping pupils develop their communication, independence and life skills
• Providing personal care and mobility support where required
• Managing behaviours calmly and positively
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other SEND professionals
• Following individual EHCPs, behaviour plans and care plans

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND or complex needs
• Is patient, compassionate and resilient
• Is comfortable supporting pupils with personal care
• Can build positive relationships with non-verbal and minimally verbal learners
• Has strong safeguarding awareness
• Is reliable and committed to a long-term position
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one
• Experience with Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, sensory learning, manual handling or medical needs would be particularly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant looking to join a supportive specialist environment and make a genuine difference to pupils with complex needs.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.