SEN Teaching Assistant - Post 16

Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe ASD & Challenging Behaviour

Location: Beckton, East London
Pay: £100-£120 per day
Hours: Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Setting: Specialist SEN School

Remedy Education are recruiting for an experienced and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Post-16 provision in Beckton.

The school supports young people with severe autism (ASD), severe learning difficulties, non-verbal communication needs and physically challenging behaviour.

We are looking for someone who is resilient, proactive, physically active and confident supporting students with complex needs in a demanding but rewarding environment.

The Role

Support Post-16 students with severe ASD and complex SEN.

Manage physically challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.

Provide 1:1 and small-group support.

Assist with intimate personal care, including toileting and changing.

Encourage communication, independence and life skills.

Work closely with teachers and other support staff.

Requirements

Previous experience with complex SEN is essential.

Experience in SEN schools, specialist colleges, residential SEN settings or disability support work.

Confident managing challenging behaviour and providing personal care.

Patient, energetic, reliable and able to work independently.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Please note: General elderly care experience alone is not sufficient for this role.

Interested?

If you have experience supporting young people with severe SEN and are confident working in a challenging environment, apply today with your CV