Company: REMEDY RECRUITMENT GROUP
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £100 - £120 per day
Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN Secondary School Location: Greenwich, South East LondonStart Date: ImmediateSalary: £100-£120 per day Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pmContract: 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
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Assist with personal care tasks (toileting, feeding, mobility support, hoisting)
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Facilitate learning through life-skills development, sensory activities, reading and writing support
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Supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, and on school outings
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Build meaningful, trusting relationships, promoting independence and emotional wellbeing
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to follow individual support plans
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Use communication tools (PECS, Makaton, AAC) where appropriate
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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)
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Comfortable supporting personal and physical care requirements
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Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with strong behaviour management skills
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Strong communication abilities and team-oriented mindset
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Able to maintain high professional standards, confidentiality, and safeguarding
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Relevant training in manual handling, hoisting, or similar is highly desirable (or willingness to train)
Why Join Us -
Competitive daily rate of £100-£120
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Stable, full-time hours with term-time structure
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High-quality CPD and training opportunities in SEND education
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Supportive school leadership and a collaborative, experienced SEN team
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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.