Teaching Assistant Complex Needs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term placement

Job summary

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

The school supports pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), PMLD, SLD and communication difficulties. You will work in a demanding but rewarding environment, providing personal care and 1:1 or small-group support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with complex SEN is essential.
• Experience with ASD, PMLD, SLD or severe learning difficulties.
• Confident providing personal care.
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal pupils with communication difficulties.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Patient, resilient and proactive.
• DBS update service or willingness to obtain one.

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 where required.
• Support non-verbal pupils using PECS, Makaton or visual resources.
• Manage challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with sensory activities and individual education plans.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Non-verbal support

Behaviour management

Personal care

Communication support

Positive handling training

DBS update service

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

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Lewisham

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.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with complex learning needs, personal care requirements and challenging behaviour, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for an immediate start.

If you have any questions please call 0208 418 1390 or ask for Dylan at Remedy Education.