Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN Secondary School
Location: Southwark, 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 Southwark 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 apply below or contact the SENDEast Team at Prospero Teaching (url removed)
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Prospero Teaching
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 15 days
London, Greater London SE1 3SS, England
£100 - £120 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Complex Needs Teaching Assistant position is available at a secondary SEN school in Southwark, South East London, with an immediate start date.
- The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £100 to £120 per day and requires prior experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs (SEN).
- The successful candidate will support students aged 11-19 with complex learning needs, providing both academic and personal care assistance.
- Key responsibilities include delivering 1:1 support, facilitating life-skills development, and collaborating with teachers and therapists to follow individual support plans.
- This full-time, term-time only temporary position has the potential for long-term placement, offering opportunities for professional development in SEND education.
