Job Description

Support Students with PMLD & Sensory Needs - Join a Well-Resourced Special School in Stratford

Position:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:

Stratford, East London

Start Date:

Immediate

Salary:

90-105 per day

Contract Type:

Full-time | Term-Time Only

Hours:

8:30am - 4:00pm

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate

SEND Teaching Assistant

to support learners aged 11-19 with

Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

,

Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

, and

sensory and medical needs

at a specialist site in

Stratford, Newham

.

You'll join a highly experienced team within a purpose-built site that features

hydrotherapy pools, rebound therapy trampolines, sensory rooms, soft play areas

, and fully equipped classrooms with

ceiling track and mobile hoists

.

This is an opportunity to work in a supportive and therapeutic setting that places the holistic development and medical wellbeing of its pupils at the centre.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 and small group support to students with complex physical, sensory and communication needs Support learning across a multisensory, life-skills-based curriculum Assist with manual handling and personal care (including hoisting, feeding, toileting) Work alongside therapists, nurses, and healthcare assistants in a collaborative environment Help create structured, safe and enriching learning routines Monitor and record progress in line with EHCPs and care plans

Ideal Candidate

Experience with PMLD, SLD or sensory impairments Trained or willing to be trained in

manual handling, hoisting

, and

personal care

Calm, reliable, and proactive in supporting students with complex needs Familiarity with

PECS, Makaton, or intensive interaction

strategies is beneficial Emotionally resilient and confident in a medical-specialist setting

Why Join Apollo Education?

Quick and simple registration

Free CPD

including Safeguarding, SEND strategies, and de-escalation training Support from a

specialist team

who know SEND inside out A focus on

long-term roles

in schools that suit your skills and values The chance to be part of a school based company that truly champions inclusion. Quick and simple registration Free training (manual handling, safeguarding, Autism awareness etc.) Referral bonuses Ongoing CPD and support from experienced consultants
If you're committed to supporting some of the most vulnerable learners in a truly specialist environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

and take the next step in your SEND career.
Apollo Education - recruitment that puts pupils and professionals first

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 90.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Transport links
Application question(s):

Please give a brief overview of any experience you may have either working, volunteering or personal with special education needs or disabilities, thank you.
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Working or volunteering with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person