Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Health Care Background Welcomed

Location: Lewisham

Start: ASAP

Hours: Full-time, Term-time

Are you a compassionate Health Care Assistant looking to bring your skills into an educational setting?

Remedy Education is currently recruiting a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a nurturing Primary SEN school in Lewisham. If you have a background in healthcare or personal care and want to make a genuine difference in young lives, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, physical disabilities, and speech & language difficulties.
• Support pupils with personal care needs such as feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance while promoting dignity and independence.
• Implement strategies from Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), tailoring learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with class teachers, therapists, and parents/carers to ensure student progress and well-being.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that supports emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Use visual aids and communication tools (such as PECS or Makaton) to enhance understanding and interaction.

Requirements:

• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant or in a care-based role, preferably with children or individuals with additional needs.
• Understanding of SEN conditions, including ASD, ADHD, PMLD, and sensory impairments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathetic, patient, and flexible approach to supporting diverse learners.
• Willingness to undertake personal care responsibilities.
• Must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, SEN training) is desirable but not essential.
• A CV covering the last 10 years with no unexplained gaps.

What We Offer:

• A competitive daily rate £100 - £115 per day
• A chance to work in a supportive and welcoming school community.
• On-the-job training and CPD in SEN best practices and classroom strategies.
• Opportunities for career development in education and child support.
• The chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day.

Safeguarding Notice:

This role involves safeguarding children and requires full compliance with vetting and background checks. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to child protection.

Ready to bring your care skills into the classroom and start a rewarding new chapter?

To apply, please send your CV today TO Carly at Remedy Education and I will be in touch to discuss the next steps.