SEN Support Assistant for Complex Needs & Communication

Educato Limited; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited in Altrincham is seeking caring SEN Support Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school for ages 8–23, full-time, long-term. You will support pupils with severe autism, PMLD and complex needs, helping develop communication, independence and confidence.

The role involves personal care, working with the multidisciplinary team, safeguarding, and implementing plans such as EHCPs and behaviour plans. Compassion, resilience and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND, autism, PMLD or complex needs is advantageous.
• Ability to support personal care and mobility tasks as required.
• Ability to follow EHCPs, care plans, and behaviour plans.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe autism, PMLD and complex learning needs.
• Provide personal care, including toileting and changing where required.
• Support non-verbal pupils using appropriate communication strategies.
• Assist with learning, sensory activities, communication and life-skills development.
• Support pupils with physical, mobility and medical needs where appropriate.
• Promote independence and encourage pupils to participate as fully as possible.
• Follow EHCPs, behaviour plans, care plans and specialist recommendations.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, dignity and pupil welfare.

Skills

Caring

Resilience

Commitment

Communication

Job description

Educato Limited in Altrincham is seeking caring SEN Support Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school for ages 8–23, full-time, long-term. You will support pupils with severe autism, PMLD and complex needs, helping develop communication, independence and confidence.

The role involves personal care, working with the multidisciplinary team, safeguarding, and implementing plans such as EHCPs and behaviour plans. Compassion, resilience and adaptability are essential.