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:

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