Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Market leading rates of pay

Onboarding support 24/7

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive in Leeds is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs across all year groups in Alternative Provisions. The role involves delivering individualised classroom support and helping pupils access learning.

You will work with teaching staff to promote engagement, build relationships and adapt methods to meet each pupil's needs. Short-term and long-term opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with complex or additional needs.
• Experience working within an education, SEND or Alternative Provision setting.
• Confidence providing individualised support to pupils.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• A can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised classroom support to pupils with complex needs.
• Encourage engagement and participation in learning.
• Help pupils access learning in a way that meets their needs.
• Work alongside teaching and support staff to deliver support.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Experience in education SEND or AP

Individualised pupil support

Communication and relationship skills

Patience and resilience

Can-do attitude

Job description

Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

• Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex needs?
• Are you patient, resilient and confident in providing individualised support?
• Can you build positive relationships with pupils and help them engage with their learning and development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Alternative Provisions in Leeds who are looking to appoint a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant. These settings provide supportive and inclusive environments for children and young people who require additional support to access education and develop their confidence and independence.

The provisions are looking for a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for short-term and long-term opportunities, supporting pupils across all year groups with complex and additional needs. The successful Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will work alongside teaching and support staff to provide individualised classroom support, encourage engagement and help pupils access learning in a way that meets their needs.

The successful Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children and young people with complex or additional needs
• Experience working within an education, SEND or Alternative Provision setting
• Confidence providing individualised support to pupils
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• A can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.