Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in London is seeking a compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. The role includes providing personal care, assisting with mobility, and creating a safe classroom environment. Experience with complex needs is highly desirable, alongside a caring nature and knowledge of medical support techniques. This is a full-time position with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free Team Teach training

Opportunities for career progression

GBP100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• A caring and patient nature with a passion for helping others.
• Knowledge of medical or physical support techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for pupils with high-level needs.
• Assist with mobility and communication for inclusive learning.
• Support teachers in delivering differentiated lessons.

Skills

Experience with PMLD or complex needs

Caring and patient nature

Knowledge of medical support techniques

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Lewisham

Salary: GBP85 GBP110 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time Long-term

GSL Education is recruiting for a compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs in a special school in Lewisham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support for pupils with high-level needs.

• Assist with mobility and communication, ensuring inclusive learning.

• Support teachers in delivering differentiated lessons for individual students.

• Help create a nurturing and safe classroom environment.

Requirements:

• Experience working with students with PMLD or complex needs is highly desirable.

• A caring and patient nature with a passion for helping others.

• Knowledge of medical or physical support techniques (PEG feeding or hoist training is advantageous).

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive pay rates and free Team Teach training.

• A supportive and inclusive school environment.

• Opportunities for career progression and permanent roles.

• GBP100 referral bonus for successful referrals.

If you are a passionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant eager to support pupils with special needs, we would love to hear from you! Click apply now to submit your CV.

Safeguarding Notice: This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must hold an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education is an equal opportunities employer.