Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN Secondary School

Location: Greenwich, South East London
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £100-£120 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time only, temporary (with potential for long-term placement)

About the School

A welcoming and inclusive secondary SEN school in Greenwich is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant. You will join a specialist team supporting students aged 11-19 with complex learning needs (including ASD, ADHD, SLD, PMLD). This is a rewarding role for those passionate about making a real difference in children's lives.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 and small group support for students with complex learning, medical and communication needs

Assist with personal care tasks (toileting, feeding, mobility support, hoisting)

Facilitate learning through life-skills development, sensory activities, reading and writing support

Supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, and on school outings

Build meaningful, trusting relationships, promoting independence and emotional wellbeing

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to follow individual support plans

Use communication tools (PECS, Makaton, AAC) where appropriate

Maintain safe practice and confidentiality standards at all times

Candidate Profile

Prior experience working with children or young adults with SEN, complex needs, or physical disabilities (school or care settings)

Comfortable supporting personal and physical care requirements

Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with strong behaviour management skills

Strong communication abilities and team-oriented mindset

Able to maintain high professional standards, confidentiality, and safeguarding

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Relevant training in manual handling, hoisting, or similar is highly desirable (or willingness to train)

Why Join Us

Competitive daily rate of £100-£120

Stable, full-time hours with term-time structure

High-quality CPD and training opportunities in SEND education

Supportive school leadership and a collaborative, experienced SEN team

Opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on students' development

To apply, please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience supporting complex needs in an educational setting