Location: Sutton, London
Salary: £93 - £105, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start Date: 16 November 2026
Contract: Full time, temporary, long term.
Hours: Term time; daily hours and assignment arrangements confirmed before placement.
Taking time to understand a pupil's smallest responses can open up new possibilities for communication and learning. Transparency Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school opportunity in Sutton, supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
You will provide practical classroom and care support, helping pupils access activities designed around their individual needs. This position would suit someone who values careful teamwork, follows specialist guidance and treats personal care as an important part of supporting dignity and participation.
Responsibilities Assist with personalised activities that develop awareness, communication and choice.
Use sensory resources and communication systems as directed by the class team.
Support personal care and mobility routines within individual plans and completed training.
Assist at mealtimes where required, following the pupil's care guidance.
Report changes in comfort, engagement or wellbeing to the appropriate colleague.
Relevant experience with complex disabilities or additional care needs.
A sensitive approach to personal care and safe practical support.
Consistency, patience and the confidence to ask for guidance when needed.
Specialist school or alternative communication experience is an advantage.
An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one as part of the recruitment process.
A meaningful opportunity to support access to education alongside daily care.
The chance to build knowledge of individual communication and learning approaches.
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SEN Teaching Assistant in Sutton Coldfield employer: Transparency Education
Transparency Education is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and professional environment for SEN Teaching Assistants in Croydon. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through continuous professional development and a dedicated consultant for guidance, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises collaboration, inclusivity, and the well-being of both staff and students.
