Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant 📍 Eccles, Greater Manchester 🕗 Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm 💰 £110-£120 per day (depending on experience) 📅 Full-Time | Temporary to Long-Term 🎓 September Start We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Eccles. This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, communication needs, and medical requirements. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals in a safe and supportive environment. This role will include aspects of personal care and supporting students with their daily needs The Role Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with complex needs Supporting learning and development both inside and outside the classroom Assisting with communication, sensory, and therapeutic activities Supporting students with personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding, and personal hygiene where required Encouraging independence, confidence, and social interaction Assisting with mobility and physical support when necessary Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff Promoting a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment We Are Looking For Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs is desirable A caring, patient, and empathetic approach Confidence supporting individuals with personal care needs Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff A genuine passion for supporting individuals with additional needs Transferable Experience Welcome We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in: Support Work Care Work Residential Care Health & Social Care SEN Support Nursery or Early Years Settings Psychology Graduates Youth Work Teaching Assistants Nursing or Healthcare Assistants Any role supporting individuals with additional needs Essential Requirements Enhanced DBS certificate covering Child and Adult Workforce, registered on the DBS Update Service, or willingness to apply and pay for a new DBS check. Right to work in the UK. Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years. Comfortable supporting students with personal care needs. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Apply Now Apply directly through this advert or contact Nathan Jones for more information: 📧 📞 (phone number removed)