Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – SEN & PMLD Support

Academics Ltd; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Burgess Hill is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support children with PMLD, SLD and MLD in a specialist SEN school. You will help with learning, personal care, communication and daily activities, working closely with teachers, therapists and other SEN professionals.

This role welcomes candidates from care, healthcare or disability-support backgrounds who are reliable, compassionate and eager to help pupils build independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, healthcare, SEN or disability support is desirable.
• Understanding of PMLD, SLD, MLD or complex needs would be beneficial.
• Compassionate, reliable and comfortable providing personal care.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop independence and confidence.
• Able to travel to Burgess Hill.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with complex learning and physical disabilities.
• Providing individualised support with learning, communication and daily activities.
• Assisting pupils with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Supporting sensory activities and specialist learning programmes.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other SEN professionals.

Skills

Care experience

SEN experience

PMLD understanding

Student support

Job description

Academics Ltd in Burgess Hill is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support children with PMLD, SLD and MLD in a specialist SEN school. You will help with learning, personal care, communication and daily activities, working closely with teachers, therapists and other SEN professionals.

This role welcomes candidates from care, healthcare or disability-support backgrounds who are reliable, compassionate and eager to help pupils build independence.