221 complex needs teaching assistant jobs found

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant required for complex needs provision in High Wycombe. Experience supporting pupils with complex SEN is essential. If you have genuine experience supporting children and young people with complex SEN, this Complex Needs Teaching Assistant position offers the opportunity to work within a specialist setting where individual development, communication and independence are central to the curriculum. The setting supports children and young people aged 4-19 with severe, complex and profound additional needs. Provision includes pupils with complex autism spectrum conditions, language and communication needs, profound physical and cognitive disabilities, Down's syndrome and sensory processing needs. The setting The provision supports pupils with severe and complex learning needs, including complex autism, through a life-skills-focused curriculum designed to develop independence and...

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe & Complex Needs Tradewind Recruitment - Chesterfield Location: Chesterfield Pay: £100-£125 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN setting in Chesterfield, supporting children and young people with severe and complex additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about providing nurturing, consistent and highly individualised support to pupils who require a significant level of adult support throughout the school day. The pupils may have severe learning difficulties, complex communication needs, physical disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern. The successful candidate will need to be confident working with pupils who require a high level of support and understand the importance of patience, routine and consistency. The Role As a...

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe & Complex Needs Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield Location: Sheffield Pay: £100-£125 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN setting in Sheffield, supporting children and young people with severe and complex additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about providing nurturing, consistent and highly individualised support to pupils who require a significant level of care and assistance throughout the school day. The pupils may have severe learning difficulties, complex communication needs, physical disabilities, autism and behaviours of concern. The successful candidate will need to be confident working with pupils who require a high level of adult support and understand the importance of patience, routine and consistency. The Role As a...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex & High Needs Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield Location: Sheffield Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist SEN school in Sheffield who are looking for a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs, and the successful candidate will play an important role in providing consistent, individualised support throughout the school day. This is a role for someone who understands that working within a specialist SEN environment can be challenging. Pupils may display behaviours of concern, including aggression, alongside communication difficulties, emotional regulation needs and complex physical or learning needs. You will need to be confident managing challenging situations while remaining calm, patient and supportive. What You'll Be Doing Providing 1:1 and small-group...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex & High Needs Tradewind Recruitment - Chesterfield Location: Chesterfield Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist SEN school in Chesterfield who are looking for a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs, and the successful candidate will play an important role in providing consistent, individualised support throughout the school day. This is a role for someone who understands that working within a specialist SEN environment can be challenging. Pupils may display behaviours of concern, including aggression, alongside communication difficulties, emotional regulation needs and complex physical or learning needs. You will need to be confident managing challenging situations while remaining calm, patient and supportive. What You'll Be Doing Providing 1:1 and...

Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant Are you looking for a role working with children with complex needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, physical needs, and a range of SEN, in the Stoke on Trent area? Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs, or disabilities? Are you confident in working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, MLD, SpLD, or other SEN barriers? Have you ever had experience with PECS, Makaton, BSL, or any communication method? Are you comfortable supporting children who require personal care, lifting, and physical support, and able to work in Stoke on Trent? The Job… Working with pupils aged 4 to 19 across specialist SEN schools in Stoke on Trent and the surrounding areas, you'll be kept busy! The role involves support across a number of classes, some one-to-one Teaching Assistant work, and some small class support. You'll be supporting the class teacher as part of a team of teaching assistants, to help the...

SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs / Personal Care Location: Manchester / Greater Manchester Start Date: September Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Rate: £95 – £115 per day, depending on experience A Role Where Your Care Experience Can Make a Real Difference Are you experienced in care, support work, residential care, personal care, or working with vulnerable children or adults? A specialist SEN setting is looking for a compassionate and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of complex needs. This role would suit someone who is naturally nurturing, calm under pressure, and confident supporting personal care and daily routines. This is not just a classroom support role. You will be helping pupils feel safe, regulated, understood, and ready to access learning in a way that works for them. About the Pupils You may be supporting pupils with: Autism Spectrum Condition PMLD or SLD Speech, Language and Communication Needs Sensory processing needs...

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Sale Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with complex additional needs? We are currently looking for an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEND setting in Sale on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children with complex needs and who can provide patient, nurturing and consistent support. The Role As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism and children who are non-verbal. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide personalised support and help pupils engage with learning and develop their independence. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience working in a UK SEND setting is essential Experience supporting children with complex needs Experience working...

Makaton Trained Teaching Assistant - SEN School | Waltham Forest | September 2026 Location: Waltham Forest, East London Job Type: Full-time, Long-term Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm Pay: £105 - £120 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: September 2026 Makaton Trained Teaching Assistant Required Remedy Education is currently recruiting for a Makaton Trained Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and well-established SEN school in Waltham Forest from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Speech and Language difficulties and complex communication needs. The successful candidate will use Makaton to help pupils develop their communication, confidence and independence, working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team. This role would suit someone who is patient, compassionate and passionate about supporting children with Special...

Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Walsall that is committed to ensuring every child feels supported, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children are given the confidence to grow academically, socially and emotionally. We are looking to appoint an experienced and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Year 4 with Autism and Global Developmental Delay. The child is currently working at an EYFS/Key Stage 1 level and has an EHCP in place. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting children with additional needs on a one-to-one basis.Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will play a key role in helping the child access learning, develop independence and make progress against their individual targets. The role Providing dedicated 1:1...

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large Primary School in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. SLT are looking for a Youth Support Worker to work as a SEND Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils across Key Stage 2. The school is a large multi form entry Primary School, with a diverse pupils intake. The school is well resourced to support pupils with SEND, with a provision on site for pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will be working with a number of identified pupils with SEMH needs, and other complex needs, across Key Stage 2. Pupils may exhibit behaviours that challenge so potential candidates need to be confident supporting those with SEMH needs, be resilient in their approach and committed and passionate about understanding the 'bigger picture'. You would be working with the pupils on a timetable basis, delivering 1:1 interventions to help support their engagement with core subjects. This role is an ideal...

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Prospero Teaching is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Primary and SEN schools throughout Sandwell and the surrounding areas from September 2026. We are looking for caring, confident and reliable Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children with additional needs and are passionate about helping every child reach their potential. The Role Depending on your experience and the school, you could be: Providing 1:1 or small-group SEND support Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties Working within mainstream classrooms, SEND resource bases or specialist provisions Supporting pupils' learning, communication and emotional development Managing challenging behaviour using positive strategies Delivering targeted interventions Helping pupils...

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Prospero Teaching is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Primary and SEN schools throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas from September 2026. We are looking for caring, confident and reliable Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children with additional needs and are passionate about helping every child reach their potential. The Role Depending on your experience and the school, you could be: Providing 1:1 or small-group SEND support Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties Working within mainstream classrooms, SEND resource bases or specialist provisions Supporting pupils' learning, communication and emotional development Managing challenging behaviour using positive strategies Delivering targeted interventions Helping pupils...

SEN Teaching Assistants Required - Newcastle-under-Lyme Aspire People are recruiting! Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work in both mainstream schools with SEN hubs and specialist SEN schools across Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide vital support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. You may be supporting pupils with: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) ADHD Speech, Language and Communication Needs SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties Complex Needs Requirements Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based experience is desirable but not essential) A caring, patient, and adaptable approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine...

SEN Teaching Assistants Required - Stoke-on-Trent Aspire People are recruiting! Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work in both mainstream schools with SEN hubs and specialist SEN schools across Stoke-on-Trent. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide vital support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. You may be supporting pupils with: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) ADHD Speech, Language and Communication Needs SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties Complex Needs Requirements Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based experience is desirable but not essential) A caring, patient, and adaptable approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for...

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Hackney - September Start - Full Time - Long Term - £95-£110 Per Day (depending on experience) 1:1 Teaching Assistant required in Hackney 1:1 Teaching Assistant required to start in September 1:1 Teaching Assistant required to support a Year 2 pupil with ADHD Previous SEN experience is essentialAre you a caring and dependable 1:1 Teaching Assistant? Do you have experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school setting? Can you commute to Hackney reliably? If the answer is yes to all the above, then this 1:1 Teaching Assistant role is for you!! The Role - 1:1 Teaching Assistant As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to a child in Year 2 with ADHD throughout the school day. You will help them engage with lessons, manage behaviour positively and to make progress academically and socially. You will work alongside the class teacher and SENCO, implementing individual support strategies and you will adapt...

Job Title: Level 2 SEND LSA Location: Stechford Start Date: September Start Salary: £94.34 - £102.76 per day Are you a compassionate and dedicated Level 2 SEND LSA looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex additional needs? Do you have experience supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including PMLD, SLD, communication difficulties and sensory impairments? Are you committed to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming primary SEND school in Stechford, supporting the recruitment of a Level 2 SEND LSA. The school provides specialist education for pupils who all have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, independence and reach their individual potential. The...

SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) – Secondary Location: Enfield, London Salary: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Key Stages: KS3, KS4 and KS5 Apply: Help Young People with Autism Thrive at Secondary School Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for a long-term secondary-school role in Enfield. This position would suit someone who understands that successful autism support is not simply about helping a pupil complete a task. It is about creating consistency, reducing barriers to learning and helping young people develop the communication, confidence and independence they need to succeed in secondary education. You may work with individual pupils and small groups across KS3, KS4 and KS5, supporting both academic learning and the wider demands of secondary-school life. What You’ll Be Doing Providing targeted one-to-one and small-group...

We are seeking a confident and passionate Music Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Secondary SEMH school in Tower Hamlets. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity to work within a well-established team, supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs through creative and engaging music sessions. You will be: • Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups during music lessons and studio sessions • Using Pro Logic and other music equipment (e.g. MIDI keyboards, recording equipment, mixing desks) to support music production • Helping students with emotional regulation and behaviour through de-escalation strategies • Encouraging engagement through music as a creative outlet for expression and development • Assisting in planning and adapting music-based activities to meet individual needs • Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student progress We are looking for someone with strong music skills and confidence using Pro...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Luton / Central Bedfordshire Start Date: September Contract: Full-time Are you a patient and caring SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with autism and additional learning needs? Do you have experience supporting pupils with ASC, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs or moderate to severe learning difficulties? Are you looking for a rewarding role within a small specialist setting where you can make a genuine difference to pupils’ communication, confidence and independence? TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a small specialist provision in the Luton/Central Bedfordshire area, starting in September. This specialist setting supports children aged 4–11 with autism and a range of additional and complex needs. Pupils may also present with sensory processing differences, speech, language and communication needs, Pathological Demand...