Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

I C Talent Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education agency is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant in Speke, UK. The role involves providing one-on-one support to pupils with complex, profound, and multiple learning needs. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable learners, strong teamwork, and communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting personal care, implementing Individual Education Plans, and promoting emotional regulation. This position demands resilience and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs is highly desirable.
• Willingness and confidence to support personal and intimate care.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient, and emotionally intelligent approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex needs.
• Assist pupils with personal care, mobility, feeding, and toileting as required.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and therapy programmes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Empathy

Patience

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Speke, supporting pupils with complex, profound, and multiple learning needs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex needs, including ASD, PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities, and medical conditions
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, feeding, and toileting where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering highly differentiated, accessible, and engaging learning activities
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), care plans, and therapy programmes under professional guidance
• Support communication using visual aids, PECS, Makaton, AAC, or other specialist strategies
• Promote emotional regulation, independence, and social development
• Assist with sensory integration activities and use of specialist equipment
• Monitor pupil progress and behaviour, providing detailed feedback to teaching and SEN staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Maintain a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
• Adhere strictly to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and infection control policies

Person Specification

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs is highly desirable
• Willingness and confidence to support personal and intimate care
• Patient, empathetic, resilient, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice

I C TALENT Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.