Complex needs Teaching Assistant

senploy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based education service provider is looking for a Complex Needs Support Assistant in Nottingham. This role involves supporting students with Complex Needs, ensuring their dignity during personal care, and fostering independence in the classroom. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. Competitive pay rates and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants

Continual professional development

Competitive pay rates

Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Complex Needs is necessary.
• Confidence in delivering personal care while maintaining pupils' dignity.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support to SEND children in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with personal care while promoting independence.
• Work closely with class teachers to create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with SEND and complex needs

Excellent communication skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Caring and positive attitude

Job description

Are you a caring individual who has experience supporting individuals with Complex Needs?

This is a long-term role starting as soon as possible with a view to becoming a permanent position. Our client school is Ofsted rated 'good' and boasts excellent facilities including hydrotherapy rooms, sensory rooms and an extensive outdoor space.

This SEND school caters for students between the ages of 3 - 19 years with a wide range of Complex Needs including associated medical needs and challenging behaviours. All pupils have a statement of educational needs and an Education Health Care Plan.

Job Description

This Complex Needs Support Assistant role will involve providing specialised support to SEND children in the classroom as well as at lunch and break times. This role is vital in enhancing the quality of life for children by promoting independence and active participation in the classroom.

You will be required to assist with personal care while maintaining the pupil's dignity. You will work closely with the class teacher supporting the children across various activities, whilst providing a happy and safe learning environment.

This welcoming Special School boasts outstanding facilities and caters for pupils aged 3 to 19 with a wide variety of SEND including complex medical needs, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism and Speech Language & Communication Needs (SLCN). Experience and understanding of a range of SEND is necessary and knowledge of skills such as alternative communication techniques and manual handling would be beneficial.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

Requirements

• Experience supporting young people with SEND and complex needs
• Comfortable and confident delivering personal care
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A caring and positive attitude with a flexible approach

Additional Requirements

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.