SEND Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs - Flexible Roles

Connex Education; Frome; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (PAYE)

Free CPD access

Funded qualifications (Level 2/3/4)

Flexible day-to-day & long-term roles

Supportive SEND specialist network

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting a Communication & Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SLD, PMLD and SLCN across specialist SEND settings in Bristol. You’ll work with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning plans and promote communication, independence and wellbeing.

Flexible day-to-day and long-term roles, competitive PAYE pay, and access to CPD and funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND (SLD, PMLD or SLCN) in education, care, or support settings.
• Ability to support pupils with complex learning needs and diverse communication methods.
• Willingness to learn Makaton, PECS, or related communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD, SLCN and other complex needs in classroom and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver personalised learning plans and EHCP goals.
• Support development of communication, independence, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Use AAC approaches (Makaton, PECS, visual symbols, boards) to aid expression and access to learning.
• Adapt activities to meet diverse cognitive, physical, sensory, and communication needs.
• Promote positive behaviour with nurturing approaches.
• Work with therapists and other professionals to provide holistic support.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment and celebrate progress.

Skills

SEND experience

PMLD/SLCN knowledge

Makaton/PECS familiarity

Education

None

Job description

Connex Education is recruiting a Communication & Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SLD, PMLD and SLCN across specialist SEND settings in Bristol. You’ll work with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning plans and promote communication, independence and wellbeing.

Flexible day-to-day and long-term roles, competitive PAYE pay, and access to CPD and funded qualifications.