SEN LSA

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location : Pinner, North West London

Start Date : January 2025

Contract : Full-Time, Term-Time Only

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A specialist SEN school in Pinner is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS2 from January 2025. The school caters for children with Visual Impairments (VI), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), offering highly individualised, sensory-based learning programmes.

About the Role

As a SEN TA, you will :

Support KS2 pupils with VI, PMLD, and SLD needs in both 1 : 1 and small group sessions

Assist with sensory learning, communication development, and structured routines

Provide manual handling, mobility support, and personal care where required

Use adapted resources, tactile cues, and visual or AAC supports

Promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and safe access to learning

Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and the wider team to meet EHCP outcomes

Help maintain a calm, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

About You

Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, or VI (essential)

Confident with manual handling, personal care, and sensory-based provision

Patient, resilient, and empathetic in your approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Committed to providing consistent, high-quality care and support

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What the School Offers

A warm, supportive, and highly skilled staff team

Ongoing training in VI, communication methods, and PMLD strategies

Excellent specialist facilities including sensory rooms and therapy spaces

A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils with complex needs