Complex Needs LSA

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

95-125 per day PAYE

Free CPD through The National College

Specialist SEND consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Regular check-ins and ongoing support

100 referral scheme

No hidden umbrella fees

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist school in Barnet to recruit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with complex needs, including PMLD, SLD and Autism, providing 1:1 and small-group support, personal care, mobility assistance and communication aid use.

You’ll work with teachers and therapists to meet EHCP targets, using PECS, Makaton or AAC where needed, and contribute to a compassionate, patient environment for pupils with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD / complex SEND
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily routines
• Hoisting and mobility support experience beneficial
• Experience with PEG feeding or complex care is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism / SLD
• Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or AAC systems
• Understanding sensory needs and behaviour management

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and small-group support for pupils
• Support pupils with PMLD and complex SEND
• Provide personal care and assist with daily routines
• Assist with mobility and physical support including hoisting
• Facilitate sensory activities and learning
• Support non-verbal pupils using AAC tools
• Support EHCP targets and behavioural regulation
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists

Skills

PMLD / complex SEND

Personal care

Hoisting & mobility support

PEG feeding or complex care

Autism / SLD

PECS / Makaton / AAC

Sensory needs

Challenging behaviour

Job description

Location: Barnet, North London Salary: 95- 115 per day PAYE Contract: Full-time, Long-term / Supply Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a background supporting pupils with PMLD, complex needs or profound SEND?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist school in Barnet who are looking for caring, patient and experienced TAs to join their team. This is a rewarding role where you'll work closely with pupils who require a high level of individual support, helping them develop their communication, independence and confidence.

If you have experience in a specialist school, PMLD setting, care environment or similar, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including PMLD, SLD, Autism and communication difficulties.

Your day-to-day role may include:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with PMLD and complex SEND
• Personal care and daily routines
• Mobility and physical support
• Sensory activities and learning
• Supporting non-verbal pupils
• Using PECS, Makaton or AAC
• Supporting EHCP targets
• Positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and therapists

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience of:

• PMLD / complex SEND
• Personal care
• Hoisting and mobility support
• Wheelchair users
• PEG feeding or complex care
• Autism / SLD
• PECS, Makaton or AAC
• Sensory needs
• Challenging behaviour

You don't necessarily need every skill listed above - relevant hands-on experience and the right attitude are just as important.

Most importantly, you'll be patient, compassionate, reliable and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with complex needs.

Why Tradewind?

As a specialist SEND recruiter, we understand the type of experience specialist schools are looking for.

As a Tradewind candidate, you'll receive:

• 95- 125 per day PAYE
• Free CPD through The National College
• Specialist SEND consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Regular check-ins and ongoing support
• 100 referral scheme
• No hidden umbrella fees

Interested?