Complex Needs Teaching Assistant. Job in Merseyside Education & Training Jobs

I C Talent Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education agency in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning needs. This position involves providing one-to-one support, assisting with personal care, and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Ideal candidates should be patient, compassionate, and experienced in working with children or young people with similar needs. The role requires collaboration with teachers and external professionals and a commitment to safeguarding students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs is desirable.
• Confidence in supporting personal and intimate care.
• Ability to maintain emotional resilience and intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with complex needs.
• Assist pupils with personal care and mobility as needed.
• Help in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Implement IEPs and support communication strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and external professionals.

Skills

Compassionate support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Emotional intelligence

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Speke, supporting pupils with complex, profound, and multiple learning needs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex needs, including ASD, PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities, and medical conditions
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, feeding, and toileting where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering highly differentiated, accessible, and engaging learning activities
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), care plans, and therapy programmes under professional guidance
• Support communication using visual aids, PECS, Makaton, AAC, or other specialist strategies
• Promote emotional regulation, independence, and social development
• Assist with sensory integration activities and use of specialist equipment
• Monitor pupil progress and behaviour, providing detailed feedback to teaching and SEN staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Maintain a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
• Adhere strictly to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and infection control policies

Person Specification

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs is highly desirable
• Willingness and confidence to support personal and intimate care
• Patient, empathetic, resilient, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice

I C TALENT Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.