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Teaching Assistant - SEN Specialist (Complex Needs & Challenging Behaviour) Location: Hendon, Barnet

A specialist SEN School in Hendon, Barnet is seeking experienced and resilient Teaching Assistants who are ready to hit the ground running from day one.

This is not a role for someone new to SEN. The school works with children with complex and diverse needs, and they need professionals who already have the skills, confidence, and composure to make an immediate difference. If you know your way around challenging behaviour, complex needs, and high-pressure classroom environments - we want to hear from you.

Who We're Looking For

You will already have experience in one or more of the following:

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles in a SEN setting
• Supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Behaviour mentoring or intervention work
• Residential or specialist care with children or young people
• Psychology, Education, or SEND-related degree with hands-on placement experience

You will be someone who:

• Has strong, proven knowledge of SEN - this is non-negotiable
• Can walk into a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly
• Is proactive, calm under pressure, and doesn't wait to be told what to do
• Understands de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
• Is a quick learner who thrives when thrown in at the deep end
• Brings energy, consistency, and genuine commitment to every shift

Role Overview

• Supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour across the school
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Working hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Immediate or September start available

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering confident, experienced support to pupils with complex SEN from day one
• Using proven behaviour strategies to de-escalate and manage challenging situations
• Supporting pupils' learning, communication, and emotional development
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and the wider support team
• Helping maintain a structured, safe, and positive learning environment
• Adapting quickly to the needs of individual pupils

Requirements

• Significant, demonstrable experience supporting children with complex needs - essential
• Strong knowledge of SEN, including challenging behaviour management - essential
• Experience in a SEN school or specialist provision - highly desirable
• Confident, proactive, and able to use initiative from day one
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Committed to a full-time, long-term role

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates
• A long-term, stable role within a well-established specialist school
• Ongoing support and communication from your dedicated consultant
• The chance to make a real, lasting impact for children who need it most

Our client Yorkshire collaboration (Wakefield) is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Complex Care Needs Team.

The team is a specialist service supporting children with disabilities aged 0-18, responsible for delivering assessments, safeguarding, support packages, and child protection plans. The service is currently undergoing a restructure as part of wider social care reforms, and the successful candidate will join during this period of transition.

Recent staffing changes and absences have resulted in increased caseloads across the team. There are currently six practitioners, with a proportion working part-time. Caseloads typically range between approximately 20-25 cases per worker.

Although caseload numbers may appear high, many cases require lower-frequency visits (e.g. every 12 weeks or 6 months), allowing workloads to be balanced effectively. All cases are currently allocated, and there is no significant backlog.

Skills and Experience

While experience working with children with disabilities is advantageous, it is not essential. The key requirements are:

• Understanding of additional needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people
• Strong statutory social work skills
• Passion for working with children and families

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Residential Care Assistant (Complex Needs Support)

Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire
Pay: £100 £120/day (DOE)
Duration: Full-time Temp-to-Perm opportunities
Start: ASAP / Flexible
Closing date for applications: 21/06/2026

Luma Education Recruitment are seeking a compassionate and resilient Residential Care Assistant to support children and young people with complex needs, including SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and additional personal care requirements within a residential setting.

This is a hands-on, rewarding role supporting individuals with both their daily living needs and emotional development, helping them build independence, confidence, and routine in a safe and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group care and support within a residential setting
• Support with personal care, daily routines, and life skills development
• Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and positive engagement
• Work as part of a team to create a safe, nurturing environment
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development

Requirements:

• Experience in care, residential support, youth work, or education settings
• Confident supporting individuals with complex needs and behavioural challenges
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach in challenging situations
• Willingness to support personal care duties as required
• Enhanced DBS (on Update Service) required prior to starting

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate (£100 £120) DOE with weekly pay
• Long-term stability with potential for permanent placement
• Full onboarding and ongoing CPD/training opportunities
• Supportive and dedicated recruitment consultants
• Opportunity to make a real impact in young people s lives

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment connects skilled support staff with schools, residential settings, and specialist provisions across the UK. We focus on placing compassionate professionals into roles where they can make a genuine difference.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Apply today to discuss further.

Service Manager (Complex Care)

Salary range: £67,260 - £70,860 per annum
Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9XY
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent

About the role

Adult Social Care in Hammersmith & Fulham: Be Part of What's Next

Adult Social Care in Hammersmith & Fulham is the place to be.

We are at an exciting turning point. Our new Adult Social Care strategy sets a bold direction for the future - one that champions creativity, autonomy, and truly person led practice. Everything we do is shaped by what matters most to our residents. This isn't just a vision; it's a commitment to delivering better outcomes, transforming how we work, and building a system that enables people to live full, independent lives in their own homes and communities.

We've redesigned our Front Door and Community Services to reflect this ambition. Our new operating model recognises that independent living is not just about services - it's about strong communities, inclusive systems, and the right support at the right time, underpinned by strong strengths based social work practice. By focusing on prevention, choice, and inclusion, we are creating a borough where people are supported to thrive at every stage of life.

In Hammersmith & Fulham, we believe people are the experts in their own lives. Our role as a council is to remove barriers, enable independence and champion equality and inclusion in everything we do.

We're looking for positive change makers to help deliver the vision with us.

Service Manager for Complex Care

We are actively seeking an experienced, qualified social work Service Manager who is passionate and confident in leading front line social care teams to help us achieve our ambitious plans for transformation in Adult Social Care in Hammersmith and Fulham. You will be Social Work England registered, bring strong post qualifying experience in a team manager or service manager role, and feel confident working across complex statutory responsibilities including safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act practice, Care Act assessments, and strengths based planning. You will be highly experienced practitioner, able to collaborate with people in a range of settings, with positive outcomes.

This is a place where your professional expertise is trusted and valued. You'll join a collaborative leadership team that supports creativity and innovation, underpinned by values driven practice, person centred planning and commitment to delivering high quality services. We are committed to investing in our staff through ongoing development opportunities, specialist pathways, and leadership that understands the realities of frontline practice.

Please see the Role Profile for more information.

Role Specific Qualifications:

Relevant professional qualification, for example a recognised Management Qualification, or Social Work England registration / Occupational Therapist HCPC registered.

Closing date: 22 June 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 29 June 2026

Contact details for Informal discussion: Donna Barry, Assistant Director for Neighbourhoods via email on

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