SEN Teaching Assistant | Personal Care | Brixton | £110 – £115 PAYE | Full Time | Immediate Start
Ortus Recruitment is currently seeking a caring, reliable and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our partnered schools in Brixton. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with an immediate start, supporting a pupil with high and complex needs on a 1:1 basis. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the pupil’s learning, wellbeing, personal care and day-to-day participation within the school environment.We are particularly interested in candidates with recent care experience or previous experience supporting pupils with SEN and complex needs. Experience within a school, care home, healthcare, residential or support setting would be highly advantageous.
About the Role
The role will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with high needs, including assistance with personal care.
As part of the role, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable and willing to support with personal care, including colostomy bag changes.
Full training and guidance will be provided by the school, so previous experience with colostomy care is beneficial but is not essential. However, candidates must be willing to undertake personal-care duties and approach this aspect of the role with professionalism, dignity and sensitivity.
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to ensure the pupil receives consistent, appropriate and compassionate support throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with high and complex needs.
- Support the pupil with their learning, engagement and participation in classroom activities.
- Assist with personal care, including colostomy bag changes.
- Follow training, school procedures and individual care/support plans.
- Promote the pupil’s dignity, independence, confidence and wellbeing.
- Support the pupil’s emotional and behavioural needs where required.
- Communicate effectively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
- Maintain a calm, patient and supportive approach at all times.
- Encourage inclusion and enable the pupil to participate fully in school life.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and professionalism.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Caring, compassionate and patient.
- Experienced in SEN support, care or supporting individuals with additional needs.
- Comfortable working closely with a pupil with high and complex needs.
- Willing to administer personal care, including colostomy bag changes following appropriate training.
- Able to maintain a professional and respectful approach to intimate care.
- Reliable, punctual and committed to a full-time, long-term role.
- Confident working as part of a wider school and SEN support team.
- Calm and resilient when faced with challenging or unexpected situations.
- Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential.
Experience That Would Be Relevant
We welcome candidates with recent experience as:
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Care Assistant
- Healthcare Assistant
- Support Worker
- Complex Needs Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
- Residential Support Worker
- 1:1 SEN Support
- School-based Care or Support Worker
Recent care experience is highly desirable, as is previous experience supporting pupils or individuals with SEN and complex needs.
What the School Offers
- £110 – £115 per day PAYE – no umbrella company fees or hidden deductions.
- Immediate start available.
- Full-time, long-term position.
- Full training and support provided, including training relevant to the pupil’s personal-care requirements.
- Supportive school environment.
- Opportunity to develop valuable experience within SEN and complex needs.
- Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
Why Work with Ortus Recruitment?
At Ortus Recruitment, we specialise in connecting high-quality education professionals with long-term opportunities across London.
You will receive:
- Dedicated support from experienced Education Consultants.
- Access to long-term and permanent education opportunities.
- Ongoing career support and guidance.
- Professional and reliable service throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Apply Today
If you have recent care experience or experience supporting pupils with SEN, are comfortable providing personal care, and are passionate about making a genuine difference to a young person’s life, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your full CV to be considered for this opportunity.
SEN Teaching Assistant | Personal Care | Brixton | £110 – £115 PAYE | Full Time | Long Term | Immediate Start