Complex needs Teaching Assistant. Job in Tower Hamlets …, London

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Opportunities in Newham, Walthamstow & Tower Hamlets

Start Date: ASAP / September. Full-Time Long-Term Position.

Remedy Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school based in Newham, East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those supporting students with complex autism. You will be equipping students with vital life skills, empowering them to navigate and thrive in the world beyond the classroom. Are you ready to make that difference?

The Role

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work 1:1 with students who have severe to high-functioning autism.
• Teach these students fundamental life skills, helping them become ready for the big world that awaits them.
• Support students within the classroom alongside the class teacher and other TAs.
• Be responsible for following individual EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans).
• Use communication tools such as PECS and visual aids to support learning.
• Manage and respond to behaviours including outbursts or disruptions, and provide personal care when needed.
• Create a calm, engaging, and supportive environment tailored to each child's needs.

Key Details

• Full-time position, starting immediately and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the potential to extend into the following year.
• The school is easily accessible by public transport and offers on-site parking.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience supporting children with complex SEN needs, including autism.
• Knowledge or training in PECS, Makaton, Team Teach, or Restraint Training (preferred but not essential).
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach to supporting children with additional needs.
• A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.

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