SEN Teaching Assistant - Post 16

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

Location: Beckton, East London
Pay: -100120 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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