Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Tameside

Tradewind Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Tameside. The role involves providing 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with complex SEND needs, helping them access learning and build confidence.

You will work closely with teachers to manage emotions, behaviour and personal care while promoting independence. The position is based in a secondary school in Tameside, with hours 8:30am to 3:45pm and a daily rate of £105.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs in a school setting.
• Comfortable providing personal care and maintaining pupil dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Help pupils access learning and develop communication and social skills.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management, and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and the support team to plan and deliver activities.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Resilient

SEND experience

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Tameside£105 per day | 8:30am - 3:45pm | Secondary School | Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting young people with complex needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Tameside.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them develop both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access learning, manage their needs and build confidence and independence.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils with complex SEND needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support in lessons
• Helping pupils to regulate emotions and manage behaviour
• Supporting communication and social development
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals
• Supporting pupils with personal care and hygiene needs
• Maintaining a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment

Candidates must be comfortable providing personal care, including supporting pupils with toileting and personal hygiene, while always maintaining their dignity, privacy and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Confident supporting children or young people with complex needs
• Comfortable with personal care responsibilities
• Calm and resilient
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Reliable and committed
• A strong team player
• Passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential
• Previous experience within SEND, complex needs, personal care, specialist education or similar support settings is highly desirable. However, transferable experience will also be considered.

The Details

• Location: Tameside
• School: Secondary school
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
• Pay: £105 per day
• Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
• Start date: ASAP