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SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe Needs

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Job Description - SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe Needs

SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe Needs (Full-Time)
Location: Lambeth, London
Salary: £100 - £115 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Temp to Perm
Start Date: Immediate or flexible for the right candidate

Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children with severe special educational needs?

A highly regarded SEN school in Lambeth is seeking a committed Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support students with severe and complex needs, including physical disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and non-verbal communication.

This is a full-time, long-term role with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person.

The Role:
  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis with a range of severe learning difficulties

  • Assisting with personal care, mobility, and feeding (where required)

  • Using communication tools such as PECs, Makaton, or AAC devices

  • Helping to maintain a structured, positive, and safe learning environment

  • Working closely with the class teacher, therapists, and SEN staff to deliver personalised learning

What We're Looking For:
  • Experience supporting children or young adults with severe SEN (education, care or medical setting)

  • Understanding of complex needs, autism, PMLD or non-verbal learners

  • Calm, caring and professional approach

  • Willingness to assist with personal care

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

What's in It for You?
  • Full-time hours and long-term opportunity

  • Excellent in-school support and CPD

  • Pathway to a permanent contract

  • Opportunity to make a real impact on pupils' lives

  • A warm, dedicated school team that values support staff

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready for a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply today or contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education for more information.

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