SEN Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £100 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | RM10 8YT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe ASD & Challenging Behaviour
Location: Beckton, East London
Pay: £100-£120 per day
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Setting: Specialist SEN School
We are seeking an experienced, resilient and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Post-16 provision in East London, supporting young people with complex special educational needs.
The setting supports students with severe autism (ASD), severe learning difficulties, non-verbal communication needs and physically challenging behaviour. This is a demanding but rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a genuine difference to young people's lives.
The Role
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Post-16 students with complex SEN.
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Post-16 students with complex SEN.
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Support students with severe ASD and challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
Support students with severe ASD and challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
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Assist with personal care, including toileting and changing.
Assist with personal care, including toileting and changing.
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Encourage communication, independence and essential life skills.
Encourage communication, independence and essential life skills.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team.
Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team.
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Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
Requirements
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Previous experience supporting individuals with complex SEN is essential.
Previous experience supporting individuals with complex SEN is essential.
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Experience within SEN schools, specialist colleges, residential SEN settings or disability support.
Experience within SEN schools, specialist colleges, residential SEN settings or disability support.
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Confidence managing challenging behaviour and providing intimate personal care.
Confidence managing challenging behaviour and providing intimate personal care.
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A patient, proactive, energetic and resilient approach.
A patient, proactive, energetic and resilient approach.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Please note: General elderly care experience alone will not be sufficient for this role. Relevant experience supporting young people or individuals with complex SEN is essential.
Interested?
If you have the relevant experience and are ready to take on a rewarding role supporting young people with complex needs, apply today