SEN Teaching Assistant - Personal Care & Manual Handling Experience Required
Mainstream & SEND Schools | September 2026
Location: East 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 East 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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