Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive are proud to be supporting a specialist SEND provision who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their team and make a real difference to pupils with a range of complex needs.

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, therapists and behaviour specialists to ensure pupils receive the individualised support they need to thrive. You’ll be working with students who may present with PMLD, SLD, ASD, communication delays and social/emotional needs, so a calm, patient and adaptable approach is essential.

What you’ll be doing as a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils with varied learning, communication and sensory needs

• Assisting with personal care, therapy programmes, mobility routines and regulation strategies

• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery, resource preparation and behaviour support

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, independence and safety

• Collaborating with the wider SEND team to track progress and contribute to EHCP targets

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working as a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant or within SEND settings (PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ASD)

• A nurturing, empathetic and patient approach

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility

• Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential

What you’ll get:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly

• Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training and specialist SEND development

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7

• The opportunity to secure long-term or permanent roles

If you’re a passionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step and support pupils who need you most, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly by emailing (url removed) or call me at (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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