At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with complex needs and help them access education safely.
- Company: Dovetail and Slate, a specialist education recruitment company.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £18 per hour and meaningful work experience.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to safeguarding and empowering students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Team Teach training and experience in personal care and manual handling.
Temp Contract - £18 per hour umbrella
Location: South East London
About the Role
You will be supporting students with complex and additional needs, working closely with teaching staff to ensure every learner can access their education safely and with dignity. This role calls for a calm, compassionate approach and hands-on experience of the specialist support techniques listed in the title.
You will build meaningful, trusting relationships with the young people you support, helping them to feel secure and understood throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students with complex needs.
- Delivering personal care with sensitivity, dignity and respect.
- Using Team Teach techniques to support positive behaviour and, where necessary, safe de-escalation.
- Carrying out manual handling procedures in line with individual care plans.
- Supporting students who are peg fed, following agreed protocols and training.
- Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to support each student's individual plan.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Team Teach training
- Experience of providing personal care to young adults
- Manual handling training or practical experience
- Experience of peg feeding
- Ability to build rapport and meaningful connections with young people
- A patient, caring and resilient approach
Desirable (but not essential):
- Previous experience as a learning support assistant in a SEN setting
- Relevant qualifications in health and social care or education support
Ready to make a difference? If you have the skills and experience to support young people with complex needs from October 2026, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because education matters.
LSA with Team Teach / Personal Care / Manual Handling / Peg feeding ex employer: Dovetail and Slate
As a Headteacher in our specialist education setting in Manchester, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the growth and development of both staff and students. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in education, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with SEMH and SEND needs. Join us in fostering an inclusive environment where your leadership can thrive and contribute to the success of our community.
