KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs (KS1)

Remedy Education | Barking Riverside, East London | ASAP Start

Remedy Education is seeking a confident, energetic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a mainstream primary school in Barking Riverside.

You'll be supporting a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class of pupils with complex special educational needs, including pre-verbal children who require additional communication support and personal care.

We're looking for someone hands-on, proactive and resilient who is confident working in a busy classroom and passionate about making a difference to children's lives.

The Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.

Support pre-verbal and non-verbal children with communication and engagement.

Assist with intimate care, including toileting and changing.

Support pupils with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour.

Encourage independence, social interaction and confidence.

Assist with sensory, practical and play-based learning activities.

Work closely with teachers to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Have strong practical experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.

Have experience working with pre-verbal or non-verbal pupils.

Be comfortable providing intimate and personal care.

Be confident managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.

Have a patient, proactive and resilient approach.

Ideally have experience in a specialist SEN school or SEND provision.

Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Role Details

Location: Barking Riverside, East London

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: Competitive daily rates

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who thrives in a hands-on role and wants to help pupils with complex needs develop their communication, independence and learning skills.

Apply with Remedy Education today

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English