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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.
