Complex Needs Support Assistant

Veritas Education; Halifax; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting Complex Needs Support Assistants to support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities in West Yorkshire specialist SEN schools. You will work with teachers, nurses and teams to deliver individualised support during the school day.

We seek compassionate, patient individuals with care or healthcare background, able to assist with personal care and daily routines while maintaining dignity. DBS Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care, healthcare, complex needs or specialist SEN setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, ideally including PMLD.
• Confidence to provide personal care to pupils aged 5-19.
• Flexible, patient and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Supporting classroom activities and personalised learning programmes to promote engagement and independence.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting and daily living needs, with dignity.
• Supporting pupils during physiotherapy, sensory activities, mealtimes and routines.
• Following care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding policies and health and safety procedures.
• Working with teachers, nurses and professionals to meet individual needs.
• Adapting support across age groups and classroom environments.
• Creating a safe, supportive environment to help pupils reach their potential.

Skills

Care experience

PMLD experience

SEN support

Job description

Complex Needs Support Assistant

Veritas Education | Specialist SEN Schools |

Veritas Education is working with specialist SEN schools across West Yorkshire who are seeking Complex Needs Support Assistants to support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), complex medical needs and significant physical and learning disabilities.

We are looking for compassionate, patient and reliable individuals with experience in care, healthcare or complex needs settings who are passionate about supporting children and young people to learn, develop and thrive in a specialist educational environment.

The Role

As a Complex Needs Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with their educational, physical and personal care needs throughout the school day. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, healthcare professionals and specialist teams to ensure every pupil receives the individualised support they need.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex physical, medical and learning needs.

• Supporting classroom activities and personalised learning programmes to promote engagement, communication and independence.

• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, changing and other daily living needs, while maintaining pupils' dignity and comfort.

• Supporting pupils during physiotherapy sessions, sensory activities, mealtimes and other aspects of their daily routines.

• Following individual care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding policies and relevant health and safety procedures.

• Working closely with teachers, teaching assistants, nurses and other professionals to meet pupils' individual needs.

• Adapting your approach to support pupils across different age groups, abilities and classroom environments.

• Creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel comfortable and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a care, healthcare, complex needs or specialist SEN setting.

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, ideally including PMLD.

• Confidence and willingness to provide personal care to pupils aged 5-19.

• Moving and Handling training with valid certification highly desirable.

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

• A patient, compassionate and nurturing approach.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• A flexible, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to respond to changing pupil needs.

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.

• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.

• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.

• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

For further information, please contact:

Hannah [e-mail]

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.'