Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN Secondary School

Location: Greenwich, South East London Start Date: Immediate Salary: £100-£120 per day Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Contract: Full-time, term-time only, temporary (with potential for long-term placement)

About the School

A welcoming and inclusive secondary SEN school in Greenwich is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant. You will join a specialist team supporting students aged 11-19 with complex learning needs (including ASD, ADHD, SLD, PMLD). This is a rewarding role for those passionate about making a real difference in children's lives.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 and small group support for students with complex learning, medical and communication needs

Assist with personal care tasks (toileting, feeding, mobility support, hoisting)

Facilitate learning through life-skills development, sensory activities, reading and writing support

Supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, and on school outings

Build meaningful, trusting relationships, promoting independence and emotional wellbeing

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to follow individual support plans

Use communication tools (PECS, Makaton, AAC) where appropriate

Maintain safe practice and confidentiality standards at all times

Candidate Profile

Prior experience working with children or young adu...