About this role
SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs (KS1)
Location: Barking Riverside, East London
Contract: Full-Time | Monday - Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Mainstream Primary School - Specialist SEND Provision
The Role
Remedy Education are looking for a confident, energetic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a welcoming primary school in Barking Riverside.
You will be supporting a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class, working with children who have a range of complex SEND needs, including pupils who are pre-verbal and require additional communication and personal care support.
This is a busy, active classroom, so we need someone who is proactive, hands-on and confident supporting children throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
- Support KS1 pupils with complex SEND needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
- Work closely with pre-verbal children, supporting communication and engagement.
- Assist with intimate and personal care, including toileting and changing.
- Manage challenging behaviours calmly and confidently.
- Encourage independence, social interaction and emotional regulation.
- Support pupils with practical, sensory and play-based learning activities.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a positive learning environment.
What We're Looking For
- Strong, practical experience working with children with complex SEND needs.
- Experience supporting pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.
- Comfortable providing intimate care.
- Confident working in a physically active, fast-paced classroom.
- A proactive, patient and resilient approach.
- Previous experience within an SEN school, SEND provision or specialist classroom is highly desirable.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Why Join Remedy Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Full-time opportunity within a supportive school.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with additional needs.
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced, energetic SEN Teaching Assistant who thrives in a busy SEND environment, we'd love to hear from you, contact Aaron Deacon at Remedy Education.