Complex Needs Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support & Growth

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

CPD courses

SEND consultant

Long-term roles

Specialist setting impact

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Bolton is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7-17 at a specialist SEN school.

The role involves 1:1 and small group work, adapting learning to complex needs and collaboration with therapists. You will support communication, sensory activities and personal care when required, helping create a safe, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND, complex needs, or autism.
• Is patient, resilient, and enthusiastic about making a difference.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils who may have communication and sensory challenges.
• Has experience in education, care, support work, health and social care, psychology, or a related field.
• Is comfortable supporting pupils with personal care needs when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Assist with communication strategies, sensory activities, and personalised learning programmes.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.
• Promote engagement, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to meet individual pupil needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Resilience

Tools

Therapy collaboration

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Bolton is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7-17 at a specialist SEN school.

The role involves 1:1 and small group work, adapting learning to complex needs and collaboration with therapists. You will support communication, sensory activities and personal care when required, helping create a safe, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive academically and socially.