SEND Teaching Assistant — Complex Needs (1:1 & Small Groups)

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

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.