Job Description:

Are you an experienced, patient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children and young people with complex needs?

We are currently recruiting for a Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Hounslow, supporting pupils with a range of complex learning, physical, communication and medical needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about specialist education and understands the importance of providing consistent, individualised and nurturing support to pupils with significant additional needs.

You will need to be calm, adaptable and confident, with the ability to respond to a wide range of individual needs while helping pupils feel safe, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

As a Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex additional needs.

• Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and help them feel safe and secure.

• Support pupils with communication, cognition, physical development, sensory needs and emotional wellbeing.

• Assist with personalised learning programmes and individual pupil targets.

• Use appropriate sensory, communication and therapeutic strategies to support learning and development.

• Support pupils who may have PMLD, SLD, Autism, physical disabilities or other complex needs.

• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, communication and functional life skills.

• Support pupils with personal care where required, following appropriate training and school procedures.

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, nurses and other professionals.

• Follow individual EHCP, care, behaviour and support plans consistently.

• Monitor and record pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement.

• Help maintain a calm, safe, structured and stimulating learning environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Strong and recent experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.

• Experience working within SEN schools, specialist provisions, residential care, complex needs settings or similar environments.

• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, Autism, physical disabilities or significant learning difficulties.

• A good understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and individualised support.

• Confidence supporting pupils who may require personal care or physical assistance.

• A calm, patient and highly resilient approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• A flexible and adaptable approach to meeting individual pupil needs.

• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.

Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC, sensory approaches, moving and handling or other specialist support strategies would be highly desirable.

You don't necessarily need a formal teaching qualification. If you have strong hands-on experience supporting children or young people with complex needs and are passionate about helping them learn, develop and become more independent, we would be keen to hear from you.

• Full-time, term-time only position.

• ASAP start.

• Specialist SEN school in Hounslow.

• Supportive and experienced staff team.

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Opportunity to develop your experience within specialist and complex needs education.

• Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals and SEN specialists.

• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives.

If you're an experienced Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant who is patient, compassionate and confident supporting pupils with significant additional needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Whether your background is in SEN education, specialist schools, complex needs, PMLD, Autism, care, residential support or healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for an ASAP start in Hounslow. Child and Adult DBS essential.

This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'