SEND Teaching Assistant

£93 - £105. Salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Start date:

November 2026 | full-time, long-term, temporary

Hours:

Term time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. A response to music, a clear choice or a new way to communicate can be an important milestone. Support pupils aged 4–19 with PMLD in a specialist SEND setting, helping them access sensory learning, daily routines and meaningful interaction. Transparency Education is recruiting for this position in Greenwich. The role includes support for complex physical, sensory and medical needs.

Relevant training and guidance will be provided for specialist tasks, which must follow individual care plans. Provide one-to-one and small-group support for personalised learning Use agreed communication approaches and sensory resources Support personal care, mobility and feeding in line with care plans and training Work with teachers, therapists and healthcare colleagues, monitoring wellbeing Experience supporting pupils with PMLD or closely related complex needs Willingness and ability to provide dignified personal care and safe practical support A patient, observant approach and commitment to safeguarding Special-school experience, moving and handling or communication training is desirable A commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role, or willingness to complete one.

Learn through collaboration with teaching and specialist colleagues Relevant guidance and training for specialist learning and care tasks Access to CPD through Transparency Education Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant