Complex Needs Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is recruiting a Complex Needs Support Assistant in Hereford to support pupils with autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties. You will work alongside teachers and therapists to enable access to learning through sensory activities and personalised approaches.

The role involves assisting during the school day, with potential for permanent employment in a specialist SEN setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable.
• A caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to support personal care where required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school day, helping them access learning through sensory activities and personalised interventions.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and therapy programmes where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Complex Needs Support Assistant (Full Time, Temporary/Permanent)

Hereford

£92.56 - £105 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 - Ongoing

Job Summary

Complex Needs Support Assistants are required to support pupils with autism, profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex learning needs within a specialist SEND school in Hereford. This rewarding role is ideal for caring, proactive individuals looking to make a real difference in a highly supportive educational environment.

The School and Role

Barrs Court School is a specialist SEND school in Hereford supporting children and young people with a wide range of complex needs. The school provides a highly personalised curriculum designed to develop communication, independence and life skills, helping pupils achieve their individual potential.

The school is looking to appoint dedicated Complex Needs Support Assistants to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff. You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping them access learning through sensory activities, communication-based approaches and personalised interventions. The role may include supporting personal care, mobility and therapy programmes, making it ideal for candidates from education, care, healthcare or support work backgrounds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist setting where every day is different and where your support can have a lasting impact on the lives of young people with additional needs. Long-term opportunities are available, with the potential for permanent employment.

Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable
• A caring, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to support personal care where requiredWhat we offer

  As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

  • Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
  • Social and networking events.