Details:
- Salary: £97.72 - 110 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: UB5 Northolt Greater London
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant – SLD & PMLD
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Northolt, UB5
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary SEN school in Northolt, supporting children aged 4–11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASD) and complex physical and sensory needs.
The school provides a nurturing, inclusive and highly personalised learning environment, with a strong focus on communication, independence, sensory development and life skills.
You will work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to deliver engaging, play-based and sensory learning activities tailored to each pupil's individual abilities and EHCP outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SLD and PMLD
* Support sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities
* Assist pupils with communication and social interaction
* Support children with complex physical and sensory needs
* Provide personal care and support with daily routines
* Assist with mobility, positioning and moving and handling where required
* Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
* Follow individual EHCP targets, care plans and support strategies
* Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEN team
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Previous experience supporting children with SEN or complex learning needs
* Experience supporting SLD, PMLD, ASD or similar additional needs
* Comfortable providing personal care
* Patient, caring and nurturing approach
* Confidence supporting children with communication and physical needs
* 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 primary SEN school
* Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, AAC or Intensive Interaction
* Experience supporting sensory-based learning
* Manual handling / moving and handling training
* Experience supporting pupils with complex medical or physical needs
What This Role Offers
* ASAP start
* Full-time, Monday – Friday position
* Specialist primary SEN school environment
* Supportive multidisciplinary team, including therapists
* Opportunity to develop specialist SLD and PMLD experience
* Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work