Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Burton upon Trent, East Midlands, Lichfield, Swadlincote; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site parking

Excellent CPD and training in complex/

Résumé du poste

Long Term Futures is recruiting a compassionate Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND unit in Burton-on-Trent. The role supports students aged 16-25 with significant needs, helping them access learning and develop independence.

You will assist with personal care, daily routines and communication skills while fostering a safe and inclusive classroom environment. This is a long-term role with CPD in complex needs, autism and behaviour support, and opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.
• Understanding of ASD, SLD, PMLD or physical disabilities.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviours when required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Background in SEN, care, support work or healthcare is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to students with complex learning and additional needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and daily routines, ensuring students' dignity and wellbeing.
• Support students in developing communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills.
• Encourage independence through practical learning, everyday activities and life skills development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and other support professionals to meet individual needs.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported and confident.

Connaissances

Complex needs

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Description du poste

Long Term Futures are recruiting a compassionate and resilient Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND unit within an FE college in Burton-on-Trent town centre (DE14), supporting students aged 16-25 with significant and complex needs.

You will help students access learning, develop communication and independence, and manage their daily routines, with personal care being an essential part of the role. We are looking for someone patient, proactive, and resilient who is passionate about helping young people develop their independence and achieve positive outcomes as they prepare for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to students with complex learning and additional needs
• Assist with personal care, mobility and daily routines, ensuring students' dignity and wellbeing
• Support students in developing communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills
• Encourage independence through practical learning, everyday activities and life skills development
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and other support professionals to meet individual needs
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported and confident

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs
• Understanding of ASD, SLD, PMLD or physical disabilities
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviours when required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Background in SEN, care, support work or healthcare is highly desirable

Why This Role Stands Out

• Up to £125 per day
• Work within a highly respected specialist SEN setting
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team including therapists and SEN specialists
• Genuine opportunity to transform outcomes for vulnerable young people
• Long-term role with permanent opportunities available
• Excellent training and CPD in complex needs, autism and behaviour support
• Ideal for candidates considering careers in Teaching, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy or SEN Leadership
• On-site parking available

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, ASD, PMLD, SLD, Autism Support, Special Needs School, Burton, Derby, Lichfield and Swadlincote

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.