Trainee SEN Support Worker

Remedy Recruitment Group; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a Trainee SEN Support Worker for a role in a secondary SEN school in Greenwich. The position involves supporting students with profound learning difficulties, promoting emotional regulation and independence, and requires a calm, patient, and resilient candidate committed to personal care. Full training and ongoing professional development are provided, and there are opportunities for further career pathways.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing CPD

Opportunities for long-term roles

Supportive consultant

Pathways into teaching or therapy-related careers

Qualifications

• Candidates should be calm, patient, and emotionally grounded.
• Building trust with students is essential.
• Willingness to support personal care needs respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Support students with educational and care-based activities.
• Assist in sensory-based and therapeutic activities.
• Work alongside therapists and teachers in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Emotional resilience

Teamwork

Education

Graduate or relevant qualification

Tools

PECS

Makaton

AAC

Job description

Job Title: Trainee SEN Support Worker - Secondary SEN School
Location: Greenwich, London
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2025, or ASAP for the right candidate
Pay Rate: £110 - £115 per day

Ready to start a career that truly matters?

Remedy Education is excited to offer an opportunity to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Greenwich, supporting students aged 11-19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical or behavioural needs. If you're looking for a meaningful role - whether you're a graduate, career-changer, or just someone who wants to make a difference - this could be the path for you.

About the school:

This is a school that stands out for its calm, nurturing environment and genuinely child-centred ethos. The leadership team prioritises wellbeing, inclusion, and emotional connection - for both students and staff. Facilities are creative and well-equipped, including sensory rooms, therapy spaces, and outdoor learning zones. It's a place where every staff member is valued and supported to grow.

What you'll be doing:

As a Trainee SEN Support Worker, you'll be part of a close-knit classroom team supporting students in both educational and care-based activities.

Your role will include:

Supporting with a sensory-based, personalised curriculum

Helping students engage in creative and therapeutic activities like music, art, and hydrotherapy

Assisting with communication using tools like PECS, Makaton, and AAC

Encouraging social interaction, emotional regulation, and independent skills

Providing personal care, feeding, and support with transitions throughout the day

Working alongside therapists, teachers, and other specialists as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Being a consistent, calm and grounding presence for young people with high support needs

The ideal candidate will:

Be calm, patient, and emotionally grounded

Build trust and relationships with students over time

Be resilient and reflective, able to manage big emotions and unexpected moments

Work well in a team and follow guidance

Be willing to support personal care needs in a respectful and professional way

Why work through Remedy Education?

Full training and ongoing CPD

Opportunities for long-term roles, permanent contracts, or further training

A supportive consultant (speak to Scott!) who understands the SEN sector

Pathways into teaching or therapy-related careers

Apply Now

Ready to join a school where every day feels purposeful?

Send your CV to Scott at Remedy Education , I would love to hear from you!