Complex Care Needs Teaching Assistant

Posted 04 November 2025
Salary £100 - £120 per day
LocationSouth East London
Job type Temporary
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferencecomplexneedsPMLDASD_1762244423

Job description

Complex Care Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Lewisham


Salary: £105 - £120 per day, paid weekly
Contract: Full-time, long-term role with strong temp-to-perm potential

Remedy Education are working with a Special Educational Needs School in Lewisham supporting children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), autism, and complex care needs. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team, providing personalised support to pupils to help them access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a safe and structured environment.

Why register with Remedy Education?

  • 24/7 access to our experienced Education Recruitment Consultants
  • Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly
  • Strong and exclusive partnerships with schools across South East London with wide range of local schools and exclusive partnerships
  • A fast, friendly, and supportive registration process

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism, and complex care needs in the classroom, tailoring approaches to individual sensory, communication, and learning requirements
  • Delivering 1:1 or small group interventions focused on personalised learning, social skills, communication, and emotional regulation
  • Assisting teachers in planning and implementing structured, accessible, and inclusive lessons
  • Supporting pupils' social, emotional, behavioural, and health needs using positive reinforcement and consistent strategies
  • Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive peer interactions through tailored support
  • Helping maintain a calm, safe, and structured classroom environment that promotes focus, engagement, and inclusion

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting children with SLD, PMLD, autism, or complex care needs in school, care, mental health, social care, therapeutic, community settings or other relevant fields
  • Knowledge of autism-specific strategies, communication approaches, and sensory needs
  • Understanding of personalised learning approaches and complex care requirements
  • Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
  • Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with complex needs
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt approaches to individual pupils
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about this position, please either apply by clicking online, emailing me directly or calling Carly Walters on, 0208 418 1390