Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Reading

Academics; Reading; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Reading is seeking a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a specialist school. The role involves 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils access learning and building confidence, alongside collaboration with teachers and therapists.

The ideal candidate will have experience in education or care settings, with a focus on pupils with PMLD, autism, or complex medical needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, support work or a similar setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, autism, physical disabilities or complex medical needs would be highly desirable.
• Excellent training, ongoing guidance and strong leadership support are offered by the school.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory, physical and learning needs.
• Assisting pupils to access classroom activities and educational programmes.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider support staff.
• Encouraging pupils to develop independence and confidence.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Reading

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Reading
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Scale: .00 per day

Are you a compassionate and resilient Complex Needs Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children and young people with additional needs?

A welcoming and inclusive Specialist School in Reading is seeking a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring individual who is passionate about helping pupils with complex needs access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory, physical and learning needs.
• Assisting pupils to access classroom activities and educational programmes.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider support staff.
• Encouraging pupils to develop independence and confidence.

This Complex Needs Teaching Assistant role would suit someone with experience in education, care, support work or a similar setting. Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, autism, physical disabilities or complex medical needs would be highly desirable.

The school offers excellent training, ongoing guidance and strong support from an experienced leadership team, making this a fantastic opportunity for a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant looking to develop their career within specialist education.

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Reading - West Berkshire - ASAP Start - SEN - Complex Needs

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.