Are you a social care worker or residential support worker looking to transition into a rewarding, school-based role? We're currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in schools across South East London and the surrounding areas at the beginning of the next academic year (September 2025). As a teaching assistant, you will be supporting children and young people with complex needs. This is ideal for those with experience in care settings, particularly supporting individuals with disabilities, mobility needs, or behavioural challenges. As a teaching assistant, you'll be making a real difference to pupils' learning, independence, and daily school life. You will be working in a range of settings, including: SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) schools Mainstream schools with high-need or EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) pupils Schools that support pupils with complex physical and medical needsResponsibilities in this teaching assistant role include: Supporting pupils with additional needs in lessons and around the school Providing personal care and assistance with mobility, as required Helping students stay focused and engaged in their learning Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional well-being Working alongside teaching staff and therapists to deliver consistent supportQualifications and attributes: Experience as a social care worker, support worker, or in a residential care setting Comfortable with personal care and supporting physical needs Calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting children and young people A good level of written and spoken English is essential Passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential in an educational settingWe offer: Flexible teaching assistant opportunities - from one day a week to full-time roles Weekly pay Term-time only working (typically 8.30am-3:30/4:00pm) Placements in both mainstream and special schools across South East London and surrounding areas A friendly, supportive team to guide you through the registration and placement processIf you're a care or support professional ready to bring your experience into a school environment and thrive as a teaching assistant, get in touch and register with us today - we'd love to work with you! Pay Rates: £100 - £115 per day (subject to experience and qualifications). This role is both full-time and part-time and during school hours, term-time only. By registering with Remedy, we can offer you: Top rates of pay - We pay PAYE to all our candidates Ongoing support at all aspects of your role as a SEN teaching assistant Term-time work during weekdays Ability to take time-off during exam/holiday periods Dedicated education consultant support - One to one training session could be provided before you start your role by our SEN consultants with over a decade experience in SEN and Education Recruitment Great referral scheme - recommend us and you can receive up to £150 (Terms and Conditions on our website)Remedy acts as an employment agency for permanent and temporary recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website