Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Secondary PMLD School Location: Greenwich, South East London Pay: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Job Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only

A nurturing and inclusive secondary PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) school in Greenwich is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join their experienced team.

This is a fulfilling role for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, non-verbal communication, and personal care needs. The school provides a highly specialised environment tailored to students aged 11-19 with profound and complex needs.

• Provide 1:1 and group support for students with complex learning, medical and communication needs

• Assist with personal care (toileting, changing, feeding) and mobility support (hoisting, wheelchair assistance)

• Support delivery of life skills, sensory learning, and independence-focused activities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and contribute to a calm, positive learning environment

• Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to ensure individualised care and support plans are followed

• Experience working with children or young adults with PMLD, complex needs or physical disabilities

• Comfortable providing personal and physical care as part of daily duties

• Training in manual handling and/or hoisting is highly desirable (or willingness to be trained)

• Empathetic, resilient, and patient approach to working with vulnerable students

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• A specialist setting that prioritises student dignity, communication, and independence

• Supportive and experienced leadership and staff team

• Continuous professional development and training in SEN and care practices

• A truly rewarding opportunity to make a long-term impact in the lives of young people

Interested in applying?Please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience with complex needs and SEN.