Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Bolton

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

Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant

SEN School Bolton

Full Time Long-Term Role Competitive Daily Rate Immediate Start Available

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school in Bolton, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7-17 with a range of additional needs.

This welcoming and well-resourced school supports children with complex learning difficulties, autism, sensory needs, communication difficulties, and medical needs. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and therapists to provide tailored support that enables every child to thrive both academically and socially.

The Role

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• 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

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
• A dedicated SEND consultant throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• A chance to make a genuine impact in a specialist educational setting

Safeguarding Statement

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), and compliance with safer recruitment procedures.