Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Enfield
Salary: £100 - £105 per day PAYE
Contract: Full time, opportunity to go permanent after 100 days
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs to reach their full potential?
We are currently working with a fantastic specialist school in Enfield that caters for pupils from Early Years through to Post-16, and we are looking for a dedicated Complex Needs Support Assistant to join their supportive team.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work across a range of year groups, supporting students with complex learning difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs, and medical needs. Due to the broad age range within the school, there are opportunities to work in different classes and settings throughout the academic year.
About the Role
As a Complex Needs Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide tailored support to students both inside and outside the classroom. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the pupils and age group, making every day different and rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students with a range of complex needs including autism, PMLD, physical disabilities, and communication needs
- Assist in delivering personalised learning activities and sensory based interventions
- Promote independence, communication, and social development
- Support pupils with personal care and mobility where required
- Assist with life skills and daily routines
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider multidisciplinary teams
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
We are looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient, and resilient
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
- Comfortable working across different age groups and classes
- Adaptable and proactive in a fast paced specialist setting
- Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Experience and Requirements
- Previous experience supporting individuals with autism or complex needs in education, care, or support settings
- Experience with personal care/manual handling is desirable but not essential
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection or willingness to learn
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for SEN and inclusive education
What We Offer
- A welcoming and highly supportive specialist school environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to work across a variety of age groups and provisions
- A genuinely rewarding role with real long term career progression
If you are interested in this role, please apply to this advert for call Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848.