Teaching Assistant SEN and PMLD

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

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for daily supply at a specialist SEN school in Newham, East London. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD, PMLD and other complex needs.

The role offers flexible daily supply work, with a competitive daily rate (£100-£117) and the start date ASAP. Strong communication skills and patience are essential to adapt to varying classrooms and pupil needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD or complex learning difficulties.
• Comfortable providing personal care where required.
• Confident supporting pupils with communication difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Patient, proactive, reliable and adaptable.
• Able to work confidently in different classrooms with minimal notice.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD, PMLD and additional SEN.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks.
• Assist pupils with personal care, including toileting and changing where required.
• Support non-verbal pupils using visual resources, PECS, Makaton or other communication strategies.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence and social development.
• Adapt quickly to different classrooms, routines and individual pupil needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

PMLD experience

Behaviour support

Personal care support

Communication support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Daily Supply - Newham, East London

Location: Newham, East London

Pay: £100-£117 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday | Flexible Daily Supply

Start Date: ASAP

Setting: Specialist SEN School

SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD, PMLD & Complex Needs

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for experienced and reliable SEN Teaching Assistants to provide daily supply cover at a specialist SEN school based in Newham, East London.

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for SEN Teaching Assistants looking for flexible work, whether you are available 1-2 days a week or looking for regular supply opportunities.

We are looking for candidates who are confident working with pupils with complex needs and can adapt quickly to different classrooms and learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD, PMLD and additional SEN.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and adapted learning tasks.
• Assist pupils with personal care, including toileting and changing where required.
• Support non-verbal pupils using visual resources, PECS, Makaton or other communication strategies.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence and social development.
• Adapt quickly to different classrooms, routines and individual pupil needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD or complex learning difficulties.
• Comfortable providing personal care where required.
• Confident supporting pupils with communication difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Patient, proactive, reliable and adaptable.
• Able to work confidently in different classrooms with minimal notice.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Remedy Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£117.
• Flexible daily supply work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for regular bookings at the same school.
• Experience supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs.
• Potential long-term opportunities for suitable candidates.

If you have any questions please call (phone number removed) or ask for Dylan at Remedy Education