Teaching Assistant

ClassRoom Support; City Of London; On-site; GBP 14,363 - 18,846; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for SEN professionals is seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for immediate start in a school in Greenwich, UK. Applicants should have experience supporting children with Autism and severe learning difficulties. The positions begin on a temporary basis, with the potential for permanent roles. A caring nature and willingness to provide personal care are essential. DBS check required. Pay is £90+ per day, paid weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Moderate to Severe learning difficulties.
• Willingness to provide basic personal care.
• Must have or be willing to pay for a DBS and register it on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young adults in a SEN school environment.
• Assist with personal care for students with medical needs.
• Work under an ethical and inclusive education recruitment agency.

Skills

Experience supporting students within SEN schools

Strong experience of Autism

Kind, caring and compassionate nature

Experience of moving and handling people

Job description

Classroom Support are excited to be working with a SEN school in Greenwich who are looking to recruit several experienced SEN Teaching Assistants required to start ASAP.

The school supports children and young adults across both Primary and Secondary SEN settings with ASD, PMLD and moderate to severe learning difficulties. The environment and grounds are outstanding, and they also have a college site based in Greenwich nearby.

The school is made up of 5 different sectors and has several vacancies. If you have any of the below experience, I would love to hear from you.

The positions will start on a temporary basis with the possible option of going permanent after a set number of weeks working through Classroom Support.

Please see below the requirements for the roles. Please note candidates with a personal care/nursing background are also considered.

The pay rate is £90+ per day, paid weekly a week in arrears.

• Experience supporting students within SEN schools or candidates with strong experience of Autism or supporting children with Moderate to Severe learning difficulties.
• Being of a kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• Experience of moving and handling people and supporting children and/or adults with medical needs or PMLD is highly advantageous. The school also has a number of classes that are personal‑care heavy and this is a requirement to be willing to provide basic personal care at times.
• Must already have or be willing to pay for a DBS and register it on the update service.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to make a difference to children with the above SEN support needs please do get in touch and we will call you asap.

We also work with a wide range of other Mainstream and SEN Primary and Secondary schools across Kent so if the above is not for you please still apply and we can call you to discuss alternative schools that we support.

Why Join us?

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent education recruitment agency, we’re committed to placing high-quality professionals into meaningful roles across UK schools. We value building long-term relationships and supporting your career every step of the way.

Interested in applying?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss your experience and next steps.

Let’s work together to help you make a lasting impact in SEN education.