Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting an experienced Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Hounslow. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs, both inside and outside the classroom, helping them access personalised learning and reach their potential.

The role requires calm, adaptability and a resilient approach, with experience in SEN settings and a DBS clearance. This is a full-time, term-time only position starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Strong and recent experience supporting children with complex needs.
• Experience in SEN schools or specialist provisions.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive relationships and support wellbeing and engagement.
• Support with communication, cognition, physical development, sensory needs and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personalised learning programmes and pupil targets.
• Use sensory, communication and therapeutic strategies to support learning.
• Support pupils with EHCP, care, behaviour and support plans.
• Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Complex needs experience

SEN schools experience

PMLD/SLD/Autism knowledge

Sensory needs understanding

Personal care support

Calm, patient, resilient

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary team

Flexible/adaptable

DBS clearance

Education

No formal teaching qualification required

Job description

Are you an experienced, patient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children and young people with complex needs?

We are currently recruiting for a Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Hounslow, supporting pupils with a range of complex learning, physical, communication and medical needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about specialist education and understands the importance of providing consistent, individualised and nurturing support to pupils with significant additional needs.

You will need to be calm, adaptable and confident, with the ability to respond to a wide range of individual needs while helping pupils feel safe, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex additional needs.
• Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and help them feel safe and secure.
• Support pupils with communication, cognition, physical development, sensory needs and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personalised learning programmes and individual pupil targets.
• Use appropriate sensory, communication and therapeutic strategies to support learning and development.
• Support pupils who may have PMLD, SLD, Autism, physical disabilities or other complex needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, communication and functional life skills.
• Support pupils with personal care where required, following appropriate training and school procedures.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, nurses and other professionals.
• Follow individual EHCP, care, behaviour and support plans consistently.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, structured and stimulating learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong and recent experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.
• Experience working within SEN schools, specialist provisions, residential care, complex needs settings or similar environments.
• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, Autism, physical disabilities or significant learning difficulties.
• A good understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and individualised support.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may require personal care or physical assistance.
• A calm, patient and highly resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to meeting individual pupil needs.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.

Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC, sensory approaches, moving and handling or other specialist support strategies would be highly desirable.

You don't necessarily need a formal teaching qualification. If you have strong hands-on experience supporting children or young people with complex needs and are passionate about helping them learn, develop and become more independent, we would be keen to hear from you.

Why This Role?

• Full-time, term-time only position.
• ASAP start.
• Specialist SEN school in Hounslow.
• Supportive and experienced staff team.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within specialist and complex needs education.
• Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and SEN specialists.
• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives.

This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'