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SEN TA

Job details
Posting date: 10 January 2026
Salary: £96 to £115 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 February 2026
Location: Greenwich, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 199626

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Personal Care
Location: Greenwich
Pay: £95-£115 per day

We are seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in a specialist or specialist provision setting in Greenwich. This role is ideal for someone with a strong care background or experience supporting children with complex needs who is confident with personal care and physical support.

You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills, and feel safe, supported, and valued throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with PMLD


Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with PMLD
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Support with personal care, including toileting, feeding and hygiene routines


Support with personal care, including toileting, feeding and hygiene routines
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Assist with physical support and mobility where required


Assist with physical support and mobility where required
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Use sensory-based activities and communication strategies to engage pupils


Use sensory-based activities and communication strategies to engage pupils
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Promote emotional regulation, comfort and wellbeing


Promote emotional regulation, comfort and wellbeing
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Work closely with teachers, therapists and SEN staff as part of a multidisciplinary team


Work closely with teachers, therapists and SEN staff as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Maintain a calm, nurturing and structured environment


Maintain a calm, nurturing and structured environment

Requirements:
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Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD or complex needs


Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD or complex needs
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Comfortable and confident with personal care and hands-on support


Comfortable and confident with personal care and hands-on support
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Background in SEN, care, or health support (school or care setting)


Background in SEN, care, or health support (school or care setting)
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Patient, empathetic and resilient approach


Patient, empathetic and resilient approach
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Strong teamwork and communication skills


Strong teamwork and communication skills
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Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education


Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs and making a genuine difference every day.

Apply today to join a supportive school team in Greenwich.

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