Specialist Learning Assistant

Location: Walsall (WS2 7NR)
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £85–£95 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: December 2025

ABC Teachers are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Teaching Assistant to join the exceptional team at Mary Elliot Academy in Walsall, part of the Thrive Education Partnership.

Mary Elliot Academy is a specialist SEND school that supports young people aged 11–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and complex medical needs.

As a Complex Care Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored educational and personal care support to students with additional physical, sensory, and medical needs. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals, you will play a crucial role in helping each young person access learning and achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment.

• Support students with complex learning, physical, and medical needs throughout the school day.

• Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility (training provided).

• Follow individual care and education plans under the guidance of teaching and healthcare staff.

• Encourage communication, independence, and engagement through positive interactions.

• Use specialist resources such as sensory equipment, communication aids, and adaptive technology.

• Support off-site activities and therapy sessions where required.

Mary Elliot Academy is a vibrant and inclusive specialist school located in Walsall, committed to providing high-quality education and care for young people with SLD, PMLD, and complex needs.

The school offers:

• Highly trained staff teams and on-site therapy provision.

• Specialist classrooms equipped for sensory learning and life skills.

• Therapy rooms, and outdoor learning areas.

• A warm, collaborative community that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and achievement.

Staff at Mary Elliot Academy are dedicated to ensuring every student is valued, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally.

• Experience supporting individuals with complex medical, physical, or learning needs (school, care, or health setting).

• A caring, patient, and resilient nature with a genuine passion for helping others.

• Confidence to follow care and therapy routines safely and effectively.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Training in personal care, PEG feeding, or moving and handling is beneficial but not essential — full training and CPD will be provided.

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE.

• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability).

• Free CPD and specialist complex care training.

• Pension contributions.

• Social and networking events.

• Dedicated consultant support and ongoing career guidance.

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education supply agency committed to supporting the development of young people. We proudly partner with the Thrive Education Partnership to recruit outstanding staff who make a difference every day in SEND and specialist school settings.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you are compassionate, reliable, and passionate about supporting young people with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.

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