Trainee SEN Support Worker

Job Title: Trainee SEN Support Worker – Secondary SEN School
Location: Greenwich, London
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2025, or ASAP for the right candidate
Pay Rate: 110 – 115 per day

Ready to start a career that truly matters?

Remedy Education is excited to offer an opportunity to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Greenwich , supporting students aged 11-19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical or behavioural needs. If you\’re looking for a meaningful role – whether you\’re a graduate, career-changer, or just someone who wants to make a difference – this could be the path for you.

About the school:

This is a school that stands out for its calm, nurturing environment and genuinely child-centred ethos. The leadership team prioritises wellbeing, inclusion , and emotional connection – for both students and staff. Facilities are creative and well-equipped, including sensory rooms, therapy spaces, and outdoor learning zones. It\’s a place where every staff member is valued and supported to grow.

What you\’ll be doing:

As a Trainee SEN Support Worker , you\’ll be part of a close-knit classroom team supporting students in both educational and care-based activities.

Your role will include:

• Supporting with a sensory-based, personalised curriculum

• Helping students engage in creative and therapeutic activities like music, art, and hydrotherapy

• Assisting with communication using tools like PECS , Makaton , and AAC

• Encouraging social interaction, emotional regulation, and independent skills

• Providing personal care, feeding, and support with transitions throughout the day

• Working alongside therapists, teachers, and other specialists as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Being a consistent, calm and grounding presence for young people with high support needs

The ideal candidate will:

• Be calm, patient, and emotionally grounded

• Build trust and relationships with students over time

• Be resilient and reflective, able to manage big emotions and unexpected moments

• Work well in a team and follow guidance

• Be willing to support personal care needs in a respectful and professional way

Why work through Remedy Education?

• Competitive pay: 110 – 115 per day

• Full training and ongoing CPD

• Opportunities for long-term roles, permanent contracts, or further training

• A supportive consultant (speak to Scott !) who understands the SEN sector

• Pathways into teaching or therapy-related careers

Apply Now

Ready to join a school where every day feels purposeful?

Send your CV to Scott at Remedy Education , I would love to hear from you! </p