SEN Teaching Assistant - Post 16
About the company
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.
Your tasks
- 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.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is resilient, proactive, physically active and confident supporting students with complex needs in a demanding but rewarding environment.
- 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.
How to apply
If you have experience supporting young people with severe SEN and are confident working in a challenging environment, apply today with your CV!
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Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe ASD & Challenging Behaviour
*Location: Beckton, East London Pay: £100-£120 per day Hours: Full-Time | Monday-Friday Setting:** Specialist SEN School
Please note: General elderly care experience alone is not sufficient for this role.