SEND Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs

Location: Hackney, East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £90–£115 per day, depending on experience

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children and young people with severe and complex learning needs?

TeacherActive is recruiting a caring and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Hackney. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including SLD, PMLD, autism, complex medical needs, physical disabilities and communication difficulties.

Many pupils have limited or non-verbal communication and require highly individualised support throughout the school day.

The role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND
• Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism and communication needs
• Using alternative communication methods, including PECS, symbols, visual aids or AAC
• Supporting sensory and engagement-based learning activities
• Helping pupils develop their communication, independence and life skills
• Providing personal care and mobility support where required
• Managing behaviours calmly and positively
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other SEND professionals
• Following individual EHCPs, behaviour plans and care plans

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND or complex needs
• Is patient, compassionate and resilient
• Is comfortable supporting pupils with personal care
• Can build positive relationships with non-verbal and minimally verbal learners
• Has strong safeguarding awareness
• Is reliable and committed to a long-term position
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one

Experience with Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, sensory learning, manual handling or medical needs would be particularly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant looking to join a supportive specialist environment and make a genuine difference to pupils with complex needs.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.