Complex needs Teaching assistant
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Complex needs Teaching assistant

Employer: Remedy Education Location: Greenwich Salary: £96 - £115/day
Posted on
12 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
11 November 2026
Job Reference
225712762

About this role

This role is for a Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant based in Greenwich, working with pupils aged 11 to 19 across specialist SEN schools in Lewisham and surrounding areas. You will support across a number of classes, providing one-to-one Teaching Assistant work and small class support, and assist the class teacher as part of a team of teaching assistants. Duties include physical support, help with communication and interpersonal skills, and delivery of sensory curriculum based learning activities. Experience supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs or disabilities is required, along with confidence in communication methods such as PECS, Makaton or BSL. Salary is £96 - £115 per day.

Job Description

Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a role working with children with complex needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, physical needs, and a range of SEN based in Lewisham?

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs, or disabilities? Are you confident in working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, MLD, SpLD, or other SEN barriers? Have you ever had experience with PECS, Makaton, BSL, or any communication method? Are you comfortable supporting children who require personal care, lifting, and physical support, and able to work in Lewisham?

The Job

Working with pupils aged 11 to 19 across specialist SEN schools in Lewisham and the surrounding areas, you'll be kept busy! The role involves support across a number of classes, some one-to-one Teaching Assistant work, and some small class support. You'll be supporting the class teacher as part of a team of teaching assistants, to help the children with whatever they may need! Some physical support, help with communication and interpersonal skills, and delivery of sensory curriculum based learning activities!

You'll Be

  • Experienced working with children with a disability or SEN
  • Happy to carry out personal care including changing and hoists
  • Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
  • Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions

Remedy

  • Remedy are an established and respected education recruiter
  • Generous rates of pay
  • A dedicated SEN Consultant
  • A large number of schools exclusive to Remedy
  • Honest and friendly service
  • Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Could this be the role for you? Send your CV over, or give me a call On (phone number removed)