KS2 Complex Needs LSA - Louth

Justteachers Ltd; Louth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Louth, England, is seeking a dedicated SEND & Complex Needs Support Worker for KS2, full-time, initially temporary with the potential to become permanent. This role focuses on helping pupils with SEND access learning in a structured environment.

You will support emotional regulation, adapt activities, and work with staff to maintain positive behaviours and progression for pupils with Autism, communication difficulties, and sensory needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, youth work or similar.
• Understanding of SEND, Autism, ADHD, communication and behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient with strong boundaries and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND and complex needs.
• Aid emotional regulation and maintain engagement throughout the day.
• Adapt activities and break down tasks to meet individual needs.
• Use restorative and positive behaviour strategies to build coping skills.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils in a safe learning environment.
• Support transitions and challenging times to return to learning.
• Monitor wellbeing and progress, feeding back to staff for planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional regulation support

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Patience & resilience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualifications or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

A specialist education setting in Louth is seeking a dedicated SEND & Complex Needs Support Worker to join their team on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within specialist education, with the role initially offered on a temporary basis and the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The school is looking for support in their KS2-aged class with a range of SEND and complex needs, including Autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils regulate their emotions, manage behaviours positively, and access learning within a supportive and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND and complex needs, helping them access learning and achieve individual targets.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, using consistent and nurturing approaches to help them remain engaged and focused throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt learning activities and break down tasks to meet individual learning, communication, and developmental needs.
• Use restorative and positive behaviour support strategies to help pupils develop self-awareness, resilience, and appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, creating a safe and trusting environment where they can thrive academically and emotionally.
• Support pupils during transitions, unstructured times, and potentially challenging situations, helping them manage behaviours and return successfully to learning.
• Monitor pupil engagement, wellbeing, and progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and contributing to support planning.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people within education, care, youth work, residential settings, or similar environments.
• Understanding of SEND, Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and complex behavioural or emotional needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may display behaviours that challenge and require additional emotional support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of pupils.
• Relevant qualifications in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Psychology, Criminology, or equivalent experience would be advantageous.