Complex Needs Teaching

Senploy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 11-19 with severe learning difficulties, autism and complex needs in a small independent specialist school near Lincoln (LN6). This is a full-time, long-term role with regular 1:1 support and personal care as required.

You will work with teachers, therapists and care staff to help pupils access learning, develop life skills and manage daily routines, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, autism or complex needs.
• Understanding of SLD, PMLD, communication difficulties or disabilities.
• Ability to provide personal care and daily routines with patience and resilience.
• Calm, patient approach and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and daily routines while maintaining dignity.
• Support communication using visual resources and alternative methods.
• Encourage independence through sensory activities and life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and care staff on EHCP targets.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.

Job description

Age Group: 11-19 Years

Pay: Up to £125 per day

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Long Term Futures are recruiting a compassionate and reliable Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a small independent specialist school near Lincoln (LN6), supporting children and young people aged 11-19 with severe learning difficulties, autism and complex additional needs.

The school provides a highly personalised approach to education, with a strong focus on communication, sensory learning, emotional wellbeing and developing independence. You will provide regular 1:1 support, helping pupils access learning, develop essential life skills and manage their daily routines.

Personal care is an important part of this role, so we are looking for someone patient, proactive and comfortable providing a high level of individual support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with autism, SLD, PMLD and complex learning needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and daily routines, maintaining pupils' dignity, comfort and wellbeing.
• Support communication and social interaction using personalised strategies, visual resources and alternative communication methods.
• Encourage independence through sensory activities, practical learning and everyday life skills.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and care staff to follow individual learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies, helping maintain a calm, safe and nurturing environment.

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism or complex needs.
• An understanding of SLD, PMLD, communication difficulties or physical disabilities.
• Confidence providing personal care and supporting pupils with their daily routines.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach, with the ability to manage behaviours that challenge.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• A background in specialist education, care, support work or healthcare would be highly desirable.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Competitive daily pay of up to £125.
• Full-time, long-term opportunities within a specialist SEND school.
• Small provision with high levels of individual pupil support.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and care professionals.
• Develop valuable experience supporting pupils with complex learning and care needs.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Ideal for candidates considering careers in Teaching, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy or specialist SEND education.

Interviews and trial days are being arranged immediately for an ASAP start.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.