Compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; West Stow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Guaranteed Work Scheme

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs at a specialist school in Bury St. Edmunds.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver individualized learning and holistic support in a caring setting. The role focuses on assisting students with SEND, including PMLD/SLD and autism, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND or complex needs.
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with diverse learning, communication, physical, and sensory needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for helping every child achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Assist with implementing individual learning and support plans.
• Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Support communication, independence, and social development.
• Assist with personal care where required, including feeding, toileting, and mobility support.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to provide consistent support.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs at a specialist school in Bury St. Edmunds.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver individualized learning and holistic support in a caring setting. The role focuses on assisting students with SEND, including PMLD/SLD and autism, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, and social development.