Complex Needs Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialized educational support organization in Eastbourne is looking for a Complex Needs Care Assistant to work with children with profound learning difficulties. This full-time role during term time involves personal care and support in an SEN setting. Candidates should have a background in care and a genuine empathy for children with high needs. Join a collaborative team and make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Stable long-term role

Support and training opportunities

Daytime hours and school holidays off

Qualifications

• Background in care, health, or support work preferred.
• Experience working with children with complex needs is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with pupils aged 3-16 in a specialist SEN setting.
• Assist with personal care and medical routines.
• Promote communication and engagement through tailored support.
• Collaborate with a supportive staff team.

Skills

Genuine care and empathy for children with high and complex needs

Background in care, support, or health-related roles

Comfortable with personal care and physical support

Calm, reliable, and flexible approach

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What we're looking for in a Complex Needs Care Assistant

• 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

What You'll Get

• 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 then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

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).