SEND TA - Complex needs

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment