Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – September Start | PMLD & ASC Focus |
PEG Trained Essential
Location: Wandsworth
Start Date: September 2025
Daily Rate: £85 – £105+ | PAYE or Umbrella
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Monday – Friday
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with complex needs?
Do you have PEG feeding training and experience working with learners with PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties) and ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition)?
If so – we want to hear from you.
About the Role:
This September-start opportunity is based at a highly regarded SEN school that supports students aged 4–19 with a range of complex learning and medical needs. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, skilled staff, and strong multi-agency support.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students on a 1:1 or small group basis, primarily those with PMLD and ASC
- Work with non-verbal students using communication systems such as PECS and Makaton
- Assist with sensory activities, emotional regulation, and daily routines
- Provide personal care, including toileting, manual handling, and PEG feeding
- Collaborate with therapists, teachers, and families to ensure individualised care
Candidate Requirements:
- Essential: PEG feeding training and experience
- Experience working with PMLD and/or ASC learners
- Confident supporting personal care and mobility needs
- Calm, patient and able to remain composed under pressure
- Enthusiastic, team-oriented and passionate about inclusive education
Suitable For:
- Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants
- Support Workers with healthcare or residential care backgrounds
- Graduates in Psychology, Education, or Nursing
- Individuals committed to a long-term, impactful role in SEN education
What We Offer:
- A long-term, full-time role starting September 2025
- Opportunity to join a supportive and professional school team
- Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
- Access to ongoing CPD and training relevant to SEN and healthcare
- A rewarding opportunity to truly make a difference
If you are a passionate SEN Support Assistant eager to work with students with Special Needs and moderate learning needs, we encourage you to apply! For more information or to register your interest in this Primary SEN Support role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Please Note:
This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and all successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.