SEN Support Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – PMLD & Complex Needs

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Kingston upon Thames, KT1
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

The school provides a highly supportive and personalised learning environment, with a strong focus on communication, physical development, independence and life skills.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to deliver engaging, sensory-based learning activities tailored to each pupil's individual needs.

This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone with a background in healthcare, complex care or supporting individuals with physical disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and SLD

Support pupils with physical disabilities and complex learning needs

Assist with sensory-based and personalised learning activities

Provide personal care, feeding and support with daily routines

Assist with mobility, positioning, hoisting and moving and handling

Support communication using alternative and non-verbal methods

Follow individual EHCP targets, healthcare plans and support strategies

Promote independence, confidence and physical development

Work closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Previous experience supporting children or adults with SEN, disabilities or complex care needs

Experience supporting PMLD, SLD or significant physical disabilities

Comfortable providing personal care

Patient, compassionate and attentive approach

Confidence supporting individuals with limited verbal communication

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service

Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

Previous experience within a specialist SEN school

Background in healthcare, complex care or residential care

Moving and handling training, including hoist use

Experience supporting PEG feeding, epilepsy or complex medical needs

Knowledge of Makaton, AAC or sensory communication approaches

What This Role Offers

ASAP start

Full-time, Monday – Friday position

Specialist SEN school with excellent facilities

Supportive teaching and multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to develop specialist PMLD and complex care experience

Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work

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