Supply Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking compassionate Supply Teaching Assistants for daily supply work in a well-established PMLD secondary school in Greenwich. You will support students with profound and multiple learning difficulties in a nurturing environment, offering flexible work with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Well-resourced school with sensory rooms and specialist equipment

Supportive team and senior leadership

Opportunities for repeat bookings and long-term placements

Ongoing CPD and training for dedicated supply staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a SEN or care setting (essential), ideally with PMLD.
• Comfortable providing personal care and medical support under guidance.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support for students with severe and complex needs.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting and feeding.
• Support students' emotional well-being and physical comfort throughout the day.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Job Title: Daily Supply Teaching Assistant - Secondary PMLD School (Greenwich)
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Salary: 100 - 120 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Daily Supply / Flexible Work
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Are you an experienced and flexible Teaching Assistant looking for daily supply work in a specialist secondary school setting?

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for reliable and compassionate Supply Teaching Assistants to work on a flexible, day-to-day basis at a well-established PMLD secondary school in Greenwich. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a highly supportive SEN environment, with the flexibility to choose the days you work.

About the Role:

You will be supporting secondary-aged students with profound and multiple learning difficulties, including complex medical needs, physical disabilities, and non-verbal communication. Each day brings new challenges and rewards in this nurturing and specialist setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and group support for students with severe and complex needs

• Assist with personal care, including toileting and feeding

• Use sensory-based approaches and assistive communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton, Eye Gaze)

• Support students' emotional well-being and physical comfort throughout the day

• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and healthcare professionals

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a SEN or care setting (essential), ideally with PMLD

• Comfortable providing personal care and medical support under guidance

• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to different classrooms and students

• A calm, patient, and empathetic nature

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

School Benefits:

• Well-resourced school with sensory rooms and specialist equipment

• Supportive team and senior leadership

• Opportunities for repeat bookings and long-term placements

• Ongoing CPD and training for dedicated supply staff

If you're passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and want flexible work that makes a difference, we want to hear from you.

To apply, or to find out more, please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education.