Join Remedy Education: Personal Care Teaching Assistant - SEN Secondary School (SE15)

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and supportive individual with a passion for working with young people who have complex needs?

Remedy Education is seeking a reliable and dedicated Personal Care Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive and nurturing SEN secondary school in SE15. This full-time role is ideal for someone experienced in delivering both educational and personal care support to students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, and physical disabilities.

The Role:

• Position: Personal Care Teaching Assistant

• Location: South East London (SE15)

• School Type: SEN Secondary School

• Start Date: September 2025

• Hours: Monday to Friday - Term Time Only

• Pay: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience and training)

You will support students aged 11-19 with a range of needs, including personal hygiene, feeding, physical assistance, and mobility, while encouraging independence and dignity at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and group support to students with physical, medical, and learning needs

• Deliver personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding, and mobility support (training provided)

• Support learning across the curriculum and encourage student participation

• Assist with hoisting, manual handling, and wheelchair transfers (if applicable)

• Monitor and respond to students' emotional and sensory needs

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to follow care and learning plans

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting young people with SEN, particularly PMLD, ASD, or physical disabilities

• Comfortable with personal care duties

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude

• A team player who thrives in a collaborative school environment