Job Description

London Borough of Southwark 

Full Time

Long term to permanent 

Immediate Start

£95 per day PAYE

We are working with a fantastic school in the Southwark area to support students with PMLD and complex needs. In this role, you will be working alongside various professionals in a bespoke building with a range of sensory rooms, a hydrotherapy pool and therapists. In this role, you will be supporting students with various activities which promote mobility and sensory needs.

SEN Teaching Assistant main responsibilities:

Providing support to students with Autism/ASC, complex needs, severe learning difficulties, profound multiple learning difficulties, and medical needs, in their academic and personal development

Assisting students with limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs, in accessing the school environment and participating in classroom activities

Collaborating with teachers and other staff to create a safe and inclusive learning environment

Implementing personalised curriculum and behaviour management strategies for students

Supporting students in developing their communication, social, and life skills

Assisting with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and medication administration as required

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:

Ideally have experience working with children and young people with Autism/ASC and complex needs, preferably in an educational or care setting

Ideally have knowledge and experience in supporting students with physical disabilities and mobility issues, including wheelchair users

May have worked as a care worker or care assistant

May have relevant qualifications and/or degrees such as Health and Social Care, Psychology, Criminology, or Nursing

Aspiring educational psychologists, therapists, or educators

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parents

Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward supporting students with diverse needs

What will the school expect from you?

A serious hunger to build a career around SEN

Someone who will go above and beyond to care for SEN children

A staff member who excels at building solid relationships with other workforce and students

A nurturing yet resilient character

This role is an amazing opportunity with training provided in a bespoke environment designed for the needs of the students. There are progression paths for either internal progression or external progression through the credentials you would gain in this role. So, if this sounds like the role for you, why not apply today?