SEN Personal Care TA
Location: Southwark
Start Date: October 2026
Full-Time | Monday - Friday
Age Group: 9-16 years
Pay: £95 - £105 per day
Are you a compassionate Teaching Assistant or support worker with experience in SEN and personal care?
Academics are working with a specialist SEN school in Southwark, seeking a dedicated SEN Personal Care TA to support pupils aged 9-16 with ASD and complex needs. This SEN Personal Care TA role requires confidence providing daily personal care alongside classroom support.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- ASD and complex needs
- Personal care (toileting, feeding, hygiene)
- SEN schools or care/support work
- Communication needs (PECS, Makaton, AAC)
- Sensory regulation and behaviour support
What we're looking for:
- Caring, patient, and reliable SEN Personal Care TA
- Confident with personal care routines
- Able to commute to Southwark on a daily basis
- Calm, consistent, and proactive mindset
Your role as a SEN Personal Care TA will include:
- Supporting pupils aged 9-16 with ASD in Southwark
- Providing dignified personal care daily
- Assisting with feeding, toileting, and hygiene
- Supporting learning and engagement in class
- Working closely with staff and external professionals
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a structured SEN setting. Academics are urgently recruiting for this role in Southwark.
Please apply with your updated CV to be considered for a trial day.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
