KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 364,000 - 526,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education in Barking Riverside, East London, is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a mixed Year 1/2 class with complex SEND needs in a mainstream primary setting.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, including pre-verbal learners, and assist with intimate care and behaviour management to help pupils access learning and develop communication and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.
• Experience with pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.
• Comfortable providing intimate/personal care.
• Capable of managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Patient, proactive and resilient approach.
• Experience in a specialist SEN school or SEND provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Support pre-verbal and non-verbal children with communication and engagement.
• Assist with intimate care, including toileting and changing.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour.
• Encourage independence, social interaction and confidence.

Skills

SEND support

1:1 support

Classroom assist

Job description

Remedy Education | Barking Riverside, East London | ASAP Start

Remedy Education is seeking a confident, energetic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a mainstream primary school in Barking Riverside.

You’ll be supporting a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class of pupils with complex special educational needs, including pre-verbal children who require additional communication support and personal care.

We’re looking for someone hands-on, proactive and resilient who is confident working in a busy classroom and passionate about making a difference to children’s lives.

The Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.

Support pre-verbal and non-verbal children with communication and engagement.

Assist with intimate care, including toileting and changing.

Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour.

Encourage independence, social interaction and confidence.

Assist with sensory, practical and play-based learning activities.

Work closely with teachers to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Have strong practical experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.

Have experience working with pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.

Be comfortable providing intimate and personal care.

Be confident managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.

Have a patient, proactive and resilient approach.

Ideally have experience in a specialist SEN school or SEND provision.

Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Location: Barking Riverside, East London

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: Competitive daily rates

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who thrives in a hands-on role and wants to help pupils with complex needs develop their communication, independence and learning skills.