Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Horam; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with complex and additional needs across East Sussex. You’ll work in specialist settings, assisting with a range of needs including PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory needs, and personal care as required.

Ideal candidates have experience in SEN education or healthcare, a patient and adaptable approach, and work well as part of a wider support team to foster a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care when required.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Experience in SEN education or healthcare would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs across East Sussex.
• Work within specialist settings to implement learning plans.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Complex needs

SEN experience

Personal care

Team player

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants Wanted - East Sussex

Academics | Full-time and Part-time Opportunities

Are you an experienced support worker, Teaching Assistant or care professional looking to make a difference within specialist education?

Academics are seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with complex and additional needs across East Sussex.

You’ll be working within specialist settings, supporting pupils with a range of needs including:

• Profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
• Severe learning difficulties (SLD).
• Physical disabilities and mobility needs.
• Autism and communication difficulties.
• Sensory needs and personal care requirements.

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Are comfortable providing personal care where required.
• Have a patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider support team.
• Are committed to providing a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience in SEN education, healthcare or support work would be advantageous.

Opportunities across East Sussex.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy