Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Support from GSL Education consultant

Work across SEN schools in Lincoln

Skills development in SEND sector

Supply-to-perm opportunities

Meaningful impact on pupils' lives

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work across specialist SEN schools in the Lincoln area.

You will provide dedicated one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with complex needs, assisting with learning, communication and personal development. This role supports children aged 2-19 with SEND and may lead to a permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a specialist SEN or complex needs setting is desirable.
• Patience, empathy and resilience are essential.
• Experience in care or support worker roles is advantageous.
• Qualifcations in education, childcare, health and social care, or SEN are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Assist learning, communication and personal development.
• Support pupils with MLD, SLD and PMLD with tailored approaches.
• Assist with personal care such as toileting, feeding and mobility as required.
• Encourage independence and promote physical, social and emotional development.
• Help deliver engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel valued.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Education/Childcare/Health & Social Care/SEN qualifications

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Employer: GSL Education

Contract: Supply basis, with the potential for a permanent opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have the patience, compassion and dedication to help pupils with complex learning needs reach their full potential?

GSL Education is currently recruiting for a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work across specialist SEN schools in the Lincoln area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within specialist educational settings, supporting children and young people aged 2-19 years with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) through to Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

The role will initially be offered on a supply basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position as and when one becomes available.

The Role:

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of complex needs.

• Assist pupils with their learning, communication and personal development.

• Support children with MLD, SLD and PMLD, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.

• Assist with personal care where required, including toileting, feeding and mobility support.

• Encourage independence and promote pupils' physical, social and emotional development.

• Support the delivery of engaging and accessible learning activities.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff.

• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

• Has previous experience working within a specialist SEN or complex needs setting (desirable).

• Has experience in a care or support worker role, particularly supporting individuals with additional needs.

• Holds relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, or special educational needs (desirable).

• Is patient, empathetic, adaptable and resilient.

• Is confident supporting pupils with varying levels of ability and complex needs.

• Can work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

What GSL Education Can Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Opportunities to work across a range of specialist SEN schools in the Lincoln area.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated GSL Education consultant.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience within the SEND sector.

• A supply-based role with the potential for a permanent opportunity when available.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.

Please note: All applicants must meet the necessary safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements, including relevant backgroun