SEN Teaching Assistant – Personal Care & Manual Handling Experience Required
Mainstream & SEND Schools | September 2026
Location: London
Pay: £93-£110 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Career Teachers are recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs across mainstream schools, ARPs, and specialist SEND provisions in London.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals with previous experience supporting children or young people who require personal care, mobility assistance, and manual handling support. Successful candidates will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to help pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.
The Role
✅ Supporting pupils with a range of SEND, including Autism, PMLD, SLD, and complex medical needs
✅ Providing personal care and assisting with intimate care where required
✅ Supporting safe moving and handling procedures
✅ Working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups
✅ Assisting pupils with communication, engagement, and daily routines
✅ Supporting pupils across mainstream, ARP, and specialist SEND settings
Requirements
✔ Previous experience providing personal care support
✔ Manual handling experience or relevant training
✔ Experience working within schools, care settings, SEND provisions, or support environments
✔ Patient, resilient, and caring approach
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Available full-time from September 2026
Why Apply?
✅ Long-term opportunities
✅ Competitive daily rates
✅ Local placements across Havering and Romford
✅ Ongoing CPD and SEND training
✅ Excellent experience for careers in education, therapy, healthcare, and social care
Apply Today
If you have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs and are confident providing personal care and manual handling support, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across London, supporting pupils within mainstream schools and SEND provisions.
All applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS certificate and provide satisfactory references covering the previous two years. Career Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All pay rates quoted include rolled-up holiday pay.
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