Complex Needs Care Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency in Eastbourne is seeking a Complex Needs Care Assistant to support children with profound learning difficulties in a specialist setting. This permanent role requires a caring and calm professional, with a background in care or support work. The position offers daytime hours, school holidays off, and extensive training to help you thrive in your career. Join a collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference in education.

Benefits

Support and training to develop skills

Stable long-term role

School holidays off

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with high and complex needs.
• Willingness to undertake personal care and medical routines.
• Ability to promote communication and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with personal care and medical routines.
• Work closely with children in a specialist SEN setting.
• Promote independence and tailored support.

Skills

Genuine care and empathy for children

Background in care, support, or health-related roles

Comfortable with personal care and physical support

Calm, reliable, and flexible approach

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday (Full‑time, Term Time Only)

Contract: Long‑term

Start Date: ASAP or after October half‑term

Are you a caring, calm and dedicated professional looking to use your skills in a more rewarding setting?

We're recruiting for a Complex Needs Care Assistant to join a specialist school in Eastbourne, supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The pupils have high levels of need, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical care requirements such as tracheostomies, PEG feeding, and mobility support.

This is a long‑term role with full‑time hours during term time, and would suit someone with a background in care, health, or support work – especially if you're ready to make a meaningful difference in education.

What a Complex Needs Care Assistant does

• Work closely with pupils aged 3‑16 in a structured, specialist SEN setting
• Assist with personal care, moving and handling, and medical routines (full training provided)
• Promote communication, independence, and engagement through tailored support
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive staff team including teachers, therapists, and other care assistants

We’re looking for someone who has

• Genuine care and empathy for children with high and complex needs
• A background in care, support, or health‑related roles
• Comfortable with personal care and physical support
• A calm, reliable, and flexible approach

Benefits of the role

• A long‑term, stable role where you can build relationships and make a real difference
• Support and training to develop your skills in an educational environment
• A positive, welcoming team and a chance to grow your career in SEN support
• Daytime hours and school holidays off – ideal for those transitioning from care shift work

If you're a Complex Needs Care Assistant or a care professional ready for your next step, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to speak with Mia, your dedicated SEN consultant, and explore whether this could be the right move for you.

Alternatively, if this job is not for you, please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face‑to‑face registration and an Enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB).