Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education agency is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant in Swindon to support a KS1 class. The role requires experience with Complex Needs (SLD, ASD) and the ability to work proactively within a supportive team. Immediate start is preferred, and it's a long-term full-time position.

Benefits

Guaranteed Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during onboarding

Interview preparation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience with SLD and ASD in school or support work setting.
• Ability to work in a team and support students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom with Complex Needs students.
• Work closely with permanent Teaching Assistants.
• Help manage challenging behaviors.

Skills

Experience with Complex Needs

Patience

Proactivity

Calmness

Confidence in deescalating behaviour

Job description

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Client:

Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

• Complex Needs
• 8:30am - 3:15pm
• KS1 class
• Immediate start ideally
• Full-time/long-term

I'm working on behalf of a fantastic special school that are looking for a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join the team ideally for an immediate start on a long-term basis. The school look after a wide range of special needs & disabilities for ages 4-16.

We have a couple of TA's already in long-term placements at this school that are thoroughly enjoying their time there. They're an incredibly supportive team who will make sure you feel welcome from your first day!

The role

This vacancy is with a KS1 class of Complex Needs students, so experience with Complex Needs (SLD, ASD) is essential (whether this in a school or in a support work setting). The class is such a wonderful environment to work in. You will be working closely with 3 other permanent TA's, it's an incredibly rewarding class to be a part of.

The most important traits for the school are being proactive, patient, calm, positive and confident in deescalating challenging behaviour.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance Team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay