Complex Needs Teaching Assistant | Bury St. Edmunds
Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with complex learning, communication, physical, and sensory needs? We're looking for a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Bury St. Edmunds and help pupils reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Role:
As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Assist with implementing individual learning and support plans.
• Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
• Support communication, independence, and social development.
• Assist with personal care where required, including feeding, toileting, and mobility support.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to provide consistent support.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
What We're Looking For:
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, complex needs, or additional learning needs is desirable.
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of learning, communication, physical, and sensory needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping every child achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
• Access to CPD training and professional development opportunities.
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for selected applicants, offering additional job security.
• Competitive weekly pay, including additional pay for longer commutes or extended hours.
• Easy-to-use online systems and timesheets.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for this Complex Needs Teaching Assistant position. Recruitment is ongoing, and successful applicants may be offered placements immediately
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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