Specialist Complex Needs Practitioner
Havering | Special School | September 2026 Start | £95 Per Day | Temporary to Permanent
Could you be the person who notices the small changes that make a huge difference to a child?
We’re working with a specialist special school in Havering that is looking for a caring, patient and committed Complex Needs Practitioner to join their team from September 2026.
This is more than a typical classroom support role. You’ll be working with pupils with complex SEND needs, helping them develop their communication, independence, confidence and ability to engage with the world around them.
For some pupils, progress might mean entering the classroom independently. For others, it could be finding a new way to communicate, managing a difficult transition or simply having a successful day because someone understood exactly what they needed.
About the Role
As a Specialist Complex Needs Practitioner, you’ll provide personalised support to pupils throughout the school day, adapting your approach around their individual needs.
You could be supporting:
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Communication and interaction
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Sensory needs and regulation
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Emotional regulation and behaviour
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Independence and life skills
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Engagement with learning
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Transitions and changes in routine
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Social and emotional development
You’ll work closely with teachers, support staff and specialist professionals, following individualised strategies and helping pupils work towards their personal goals.
Every pupil will be different, so you’ll need to be observant and adaptable. What works for one child may not work for another, and you’ll be encouraged to understand each pupil as an individual.
About You
We’re looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference to children and young people with complex needs.
You’ll ideally have experience supporting pupils with complex SEND, whether that’s within a special school, specialist provision or a mainstream setting with significant SEND needs.
You’ll be:
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Calm and patient, particularly when situations become challenging
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Consistent and reliable
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Confident adapting your approach around individual needs
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Able to build trust with pupils who may take time to engage
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Observant and able to recognise small changes in behaviour or communication
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Comfortable working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
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Open to guidance from experienced colleagues and specialist professionals
Most importantly, you’ll understand that progress looks different for every child and that the small steps can sometimes be the biggest achievements.
About the School
This is a specialist school in Havering supporting pupils with complex additional needs.
The school takes a highly individualised approach, creating an environment where pupils are supported to develop at their own pace and in a way that works for them.
You’ll be joining a team that understands the importance of consistency, routine, patience and strong relationships, with staff working together to give every pupil the support they need.
The role is initially temporary from September, with a genuine opportunity to become permanent for the right person.
Why Work with Parker Smith Inclusion?
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise in SEND recruitment and work with specialist schools and provisions across London and surrounding areas.
When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:
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PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
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Transparent pay with no hidden deductions
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Access to specialist SEND and complex needs opportunities
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Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
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Access to long-term and permanent positions
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Ongoing career support and guidance
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Roles matched to your experience, skills and career goals
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A recruitment agency with 400+ five-star Google reviews
If you have experience supporting children with complex SEND and want a role where your patience, understanding and ability to build relationships can genuinely change a child’s day, we’d love to hear from you.
Not quite the right role? Apply to register your interest and we can let you know about similar SEND opportunities.
Contact Danny on 020 3011 4848 or danny@psinclusion.co.uk