Specialist Teaching Assistant

Posted 13 January 2026
Salary £110 - £125 per day
LocationGreenwich
Job type Temporary
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceTA1:1supportcomplexn_1768291569

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Secondary PRU - Greenwich - Available ASAP

  • 1:1 Teaching Assistant required for a Secondary PRU in the London Borough of Greenwich
  • 1:1 Teaching Assistant to have experience supporting a female student
  • 1:1 Teaching Assistant to be available to start ASAP
  • 1:1 Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
  • 1:1 Teaching Assistant with an enhanced DBS on the update service

Are you a 1:1 Teaching Assistant available to start a new role immediately?
Are you a Teaching Assistant who enjoys working on a 1:1 basis supporting complex needs?

If you answered yes, then this is the 1:1 Teaching Assistant role for you!

The Role - 1:1 Teaching Assistant

  • Ability to form a trusting bond with a young female student
  • Supporting a female student with complex needs spanning multiple areas of development
  • Experience in supporting students with difficulties in processing speed, memory and basic literacy
  • Experience in breaking down information using a variety of different methods in order to support learning - ability or willingness to learn how to do this as and when needed, could be in the moment if student experiences difficulty
  • Proficient in using multi sensory methods and deploying sensory intervention when needed
  • The ability to recognise when student need intervention and ability to distract / defuse / de-escalate prior to event
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Strong ability to advocate for student and use initiative
  • Support social interactions as part of student's ongoing progression
  • Staff member to be intuitive and able to learn student's triggers

The School - 1:1 Teaching Assistant
This school is a Secondary PRU based in the London Borough of Greenwich, catering for students aged 11-18. The school provides a structured and supportive environment for pupils with Autism and complex needs and is well-resourced with specialist staff. The school is easily accessible via public transport and also offers on-site staff parking.

If the role of the 1:1 Teaching Assistant is for you, apply NOW, or contact Carly Walters at Remedy.