SEND Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Medical Needs S

SEND Teaching Assistant – PMLD & Medical Needs

Location: Wallington, SM6
Hours: 9:00am – 3:45pm
Availability: Full-time, part-time, and day-to-day flexible work available
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs and making a positive difference every day?

A warm, welcoming, and highly supportive specialist school in Wallington is looking for caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced SEND professionals, carers, and parents of children with SEND who have valuable personal experience and a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

The school supports pupils with PMLD, complex learning needs, medical needs, and a range of disabilities. They are looking for compassionate individuals who can build meaningful relationships with pupils and provide high-quality support within a nurturing learning environment.

Set within beautiful grounds, this school offers a supportive workplace where staff are valued, encouraged, and supported by an experienced team.

Why Join This School?

• Full-time, part-time, and day-to-day flexible opportunities available.
• Beautiful school grounds and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ lives.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and specialist SEND professionals.
• Develop valuable experience within a specialist school setting.
• Personal SEND experience as a parent or carer is valued and welcomed.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with PMLD, complex needs, and medical requirements.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support communication, sensory development, independence, and wellbeing.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and medical support where required.
• Help deliver personalised learning activities.
• Encourage pupils to engage, explore, and develop new skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider support team.
• Create a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Personal experience as a parent, carer, or family member of someone with SEND is welcomed.
• A caring, patient, and compassionate approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to understand individual needs.
• A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist SEND environment.
• The ability to work as part of a supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to use their skills, experience, and compassion to support pupils with complex needs and help them reach their full potential.

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