Complex Needs Support Assistant - Upminster

Protocol Education; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Complex Needs Support Assistant for a specialist school in Upminster. The role involves supporting pupils with complex needs, SEN, or disabilities, collaborating with teachers, therapists, and support staff to enable learning.

The successful candidate will be patient, caring, adaptable, and committed to developing pupils' academic, social, and emotional growth. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex needs, SEN, or disabilities.
• Patience, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Provide tailored support both inside and outside the classroom, assisting with communication, sensory activities, and personal development.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Patience and adaptability

Relationship building

Student development support

Job description

Complex Needs Support Assistant - Complex Needs School - Upminster | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

We are working with a fantastic Complex Needs School in Upminster that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Support Assistant to join their team immediately.

This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of complex learning, communication, and physical needs, providing a nurturing and highly supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. The school is committed to delivering personalised learning opportunities that promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

As a Complex Needs Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual goals. You will provide tailored support both inside and outside the classroom, assisting with communication, sensory activities, and personal development while helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, SEN, or disabilities
• Be patient, caring, and adaptable in their approach
• Have a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs
• Be confident building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Be committed to supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated team that places the needs of its pupils at the heart of everything it does and positively impact children's lives every day.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.