At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with profound learning difficulties through engaging activities and personal care.
- Company: Transparency Education, dedicated to supporting teachers and school staff.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for career growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in SEND.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND or relevant care settings; patience and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 93 - 105 £ per hour.
Location: Southwark, London, England
Pay: £93 – £105, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.
Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, exact hours agreed before placement.
About the role
Transparency Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school opportunity in Southwark. You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), combining attentive care with engaging, accessible activities. You will learn how individual pupils express preferences, respond to sensory experiences and show comfort or distress. Personal care forms part of the role, with specialist support carried out in line with care plans and appropriate training.
- Help pupils access sensory stories, music and adapted learning activities.
- Use agreed communication approaches to offer choices and encourage responses.
- Support personal care, comfort and physical access according to individual plans.
- Work with teachers and other professionals to record engagement and progress.
To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:
- Experience in SEND, disability support or a relevant care setting.
- Patience, attention to detail and a confident, dignified approach to personal care.
- Moving and handling or communication training is useful; work within your training at all times.
- Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
- Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant.
Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable. Develop your specialist support experience while helping each pupil participate as fully as possible.
Why Transparency Education?
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
- A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
- Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
- Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
SEND Teaching Assistant in Essex employer: Transparency Education Limited
Transparency Education Limited is an attractive employer due to its commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture. Employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. The company offers competitive salaries and long-term placements, fostering stability and growth in their careers.
Contact Details:
Transparency Education Limited Recruitment Team
