Complex Needs Co-Ordinator

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Bristol is seeking a Complex Needs Co-ordinator for a vibrant Special School. This role involves supporting the educational and personal development of pupils with complex needs and collaborating closely with school staff and families. The position is fixed-term until the end of the academic year 25/26, requiring 32.5 hours per week during term time. The ideal candidate will have experience with pupils with complex needs and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Ability to develop and implement effective support plans.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor effective support plans for students.
• Work closely with school staff to meet the needs of pupils.
• Respond to behavior and medical crisis alerts as necessary.

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work at a rapidly expanding Special School.

We are seeking to appoint a Complex Needs Co-ordinator at our busy and vibrant Special School. Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 167 children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care. The School has five departments split across three sites in East Central Bristol.

To support the educational, personal, and social development of pupils with complex needs across the school, but particularly in the Nexus, by developing, implementing, and monitoring effective support plans. This role involves working closely with the Assistant Headteacher for Complex Needs, the Head of Provision and the Head of Inclusion, and other school staff to ensure the needs of pupils are met through robust support systems and effective communication with professionals and families. To respond to behaviour and medical crisis alerts as necessary. To foster parental engagement and family link strategies.

Post Details

The post is fixed term until the end of the academic year 25/26. 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.45pm, term time only. BG10, actual rate dependent on continuous service.

We welcome visits to the school, please see the General Information pack for further details.

NB: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Closing Date

5th January 2026 at 12 Midday

Interview Date

TBC

Start Date

As soon as possible dependent on notice period and checks.

Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).