Teaching Assistant Complex Needs

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Lewisham Location: Lewisham, South East London Pay: £100-£117 per day Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Setting: Specialist SEN School Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Lewisham Remedy Education is currently recruiting for a strong, experienced and confident Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school based in Lewisham, South East London.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and communication difficulties .

We are looking for a proactive, resilient and hands-on Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting children with high levels of need and is confident working in a demanding but rewarding environment. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable providing personal care, supporting non-verbal pupils and managing behaviours that may challenge.

Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEN, including ASD, PMLD and SLD. Support pupils with severe learning difficulties and additional communication needs. Assist with personal and intimate care , including toileting and changing where required.

Support non-verbal pupils using communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton and visual resources. Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques. Assist with sensory activities, adapted learning tasks and individual education plans.

Encourage pupils' independence, communication and social development. Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide consistent support. Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex SEN is essential. Experience working with pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD or severe learning difficulties. Must be confident providing personal care.

Comfortable supporting non-verbal pupils and those with significant communication difficulties. Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation. Patient, resilient, physically active and able to use initiative.

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