SEN Teaching Assistant – PMLD & Complex Needs
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Kingston upon Thames, KT1
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities and complex medical needs.
The school provides a highly supportive and personalised learning environment, with a strong focus on communication, physical development, independence and life skills.
You will work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to deliver engaging, sensory-based learning activities tailored to each pupil's individual needs.
This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone with a background in healthcare, complex care or supporting individuals with physical disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and SLD
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Support pupils with physical disabilities and complex learning needs
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Assist with sensory-based and personalised learning activities
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Provide personal care, feeding and support with daily routines
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Assist with mobility, positioning, hoisting and moving and handling
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Support communication using alternative and non-verbal methods
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Follow individual EHCP targets, healthcare plans and support strategies
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Promote independence, confidence and physical development
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Work closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals
What We're Looking For
Essential:
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Previous experience supporting children or adults with SEN, disabilities or complex care needs
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Experience supporting PMLD, SLD or significant physical disabilities
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Comfortable providing personal care
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Patient, compassionate and attentive approach
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Confidence supporting individuals with limited verbal communication
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
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Right to Work in the UK
Desirable:
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Previous experience within a specialist SEN school
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Background in healthcare, complex care or residential care
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Moving and handling training, including hoist use
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Experience supporting PEG feeding, epilepsy or complex medical needs
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Knowledge of Makaton, AAC or sensory communication approaches
What This Role Offers
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ASAP start
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Full-time, Monday – Friday position
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Specialist SEN school with excellent facilities
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Supportive teaching and multidisciplinary team
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Opportunity to develop specialist PMLD and complex care experience
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Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work
