Complex needs Teaching assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Romford. This role involves supporting pupils with complex needs to access learning, providing personal care, and using specialist strategies. Ideal candidates should have experience working with SEND children and hold relevant qualifications. Join us to make a difference in students' lives while enjoying the flexibility offered by a leading education recruitment agency.

Benefits

£50 in shopping vouchers for referrals

Temporary position with opportunities for long-term assignments

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, especially complex needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Confidence using specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
• Help develop and deliver tailored learning plans.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress to teachers and SENCOs.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Tools

Makaton

PECS

BSL

Manual handling equipment

Job description

Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Primary school Romford Contract Type: Full-time Job Purpose To support pupils with complex needs (e.g. profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, sensory impairments, medical conditions, or behavioural challenges) to access learning and achieve their potential in a safe and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities • Support individual pupils and small groups under the direction of teaching staff. • Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and mobility (may include manual handling). • Help develop and deliver tailored learning plans • Use specialist strategies, including PECS, Makaton, or sensory integration techniques. • Provide emotional support and manage behaviour using positive behaviour support (PBS) strategies. • Monitor and report on pupil progress to teachers and SENCOs. • Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment. • Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists). Requirements: • Patience, resilience, and empathy • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to follow care plans and behaviour support plans • Confidence using specialist equipment (e.g., hoists, communication aids) • Teamwork and the ability to build strong relationships with staff and pupils • Good organisational skills and flexibility • Experience working with children or young people with SEND, especially complex needs • Understanding of safeguarding procedures • NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent • Training in Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, BSL, or manual handling

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Bassett on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Hannah Bassett

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1066