Teaching Assistant Complex Needs

Remedy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Lewisham. The role requires experience supporting pupils with complex SEN, including ASD, PMLD and SLD, and comfort with personal care and non-verbal communication methods.

You will work with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning plans in a supportive, safe environment. The position is full-time in Lewisham, offering daily pay between £100 and £117.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting children/young people with complex SEN is essential.
• Experience with ASD, PMLD, SLD or severe learning difficulties is required.
• Must be confident providing personal care.
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal pupils with communication needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEN (ASD, PMLD, SLD).
• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
• Assist with personal and intimate care, including toileting and changing.
• Support non-verbal pupils using PECS, Makaton and visual resources.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with sensory activities, adapted learning tasks and individual education plans.
• Encourage pupils' independence, communication and social development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff for consistency.
• Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Complex SEN experience

ASD/PMLD/SLD experience

Personal care experience

Non-verbal pupil support

Behaviour management

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Lewisham

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Lewisham

Location: Lewisham, South East London Pay: £100-£117 per day Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Setting: Specialist SEN School

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for a strong, experienced and confident Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school based in Lewisham, South East London.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and communication difficulties.

We are looking for a proactive, resilient and hands-on Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting children with high levels of need and is confident working in a demanding but rewarding environment.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable providing personal care, supporting non-verbal pupils and managing behaviours that may challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEN, including ASD, PMLD and SLD.
• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
• Assist with personal and intimate care, including toileting and changing where required.
• Support non-verbal pupils using communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton and visual resources.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with sensory activities, adapted learning tasks and individual education plans.
• Encourage pupils' independence, communication and social development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide consistent support.
• Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex SEN is essential.
• Experience working with pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD or severe learning difficulties.
• Must be confident providing personal care.
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal pupils and those with significant communication difficulties.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Patient, resilient, physically active and able to use initiative.
• Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Remedy Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£117.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN school.
• Supportive and experienced teaching team.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils with complex needs.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.