Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Barnet, North London
£95–£110 per day PAYE, depending on experience
Full-time | Long-term | Specialist SEND setting
Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistants for a specialist SEND school in Barnet.
The school supports pupils with a range of significant and complex additional needs, and they are looking for support staff who are confident working in a highly individualised SEND environment.
This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Complex Needs Support Assistant who is comfortable supporting pupils who may need a high level of practical, emotional and communication support throughout the school day.
The role
As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to support pupils with their learning, communication, independence and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities may include:
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Supporting pupils with complex learning and developmental needs
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Providing individual and small-group classroom support
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Helping pupils engage with highly differentiated learning activities
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Supporting communication using appropriate strategies and systems
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Assisting pupils with sensory and emotional regulation
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Supporting mobility and physical needs where required
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Providing personal care where this forms part of a pupil's individual support plan
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Encouraging independence and functional life skills
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Following individual behaviour, communication and support plans
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Working closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals
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Maintaining a calm, consistent and patient approach throughout the school day
Who are we looking for?
Essential:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex SEND
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Confidence working with pupils who require a high level of individualised support
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A calm, patient and reliable approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Willingness to support with personal care where required
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A genuine understanding of the importance of consistency and routine within SEND
Desirable:
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Experience within a special school or specialist provision
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Experience supporting pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties or associated physical needs
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Knowledge of sensory regulation or alternative communication approaches
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Experience working alongside therapists or multidisciplinary teams
Why consider this role?
This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants to develop their experience in specialist SEND education rather than working in a general classroom support role.
You will be joining an environment where support is highly personalised and where Teaching Assistants play an important part in pupils' communication, independence, emotional regulation and day-to-day progress.
For experienced SEND support staff, it offers the chance to build further specialist knowledge while working consistently with pupils who benefit from a structured and supportive approach.
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
Parker Smith Inclusion specialises exclusively in SEND and inclusive education.
We work closely with specialist schools across North London and focus on long-term, meaningful placements rather than day-to-day cover. We will take the time to understand your experience and match you with a setting where your skills are genuinely relevant.
You will receive:
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Honest and transparent advice
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Specialist SEND recruitment support
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PAYE placements with no umbrella companies
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Ongoing support throughout your placement
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Access to long-term and permanent SEND opportunities
If you have complex needs experience and are looking for your next role in a specialist school in Barnet, I would be very happy to speak with you.
Apply today or contact Zack at Parker Smith Inclusion for a confidential conversation.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where applicable.