Teaching Assistant Complex Needs

Remedy Education; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay (100-117)

Full-time role

Supportive team

Opportunity to make a difference

SEN recruitment consultant support

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting a strong Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Lewisham, South East London. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD and other complex needs, working closely with teachers and therapists.

The role involves personal care, supporting non-verbal pupils, and using communication strategies such as PECS and Makaton. A proactive, resilient approach is essential for a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEN is essential.
• Experience with ASD, PMLD, SLD.
• 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.
• MAPA or Team Teach training advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

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.

Skills

Complex SEN experience

ASD

PMLD

SLD

Non-verbal communication

Behaviour management

Personal care

Team collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Tools

MAPA

Team Teach

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN School - 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.