Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Barnet, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a caring, patient and resilient TA who is passionate about providing high-quality support and helping pupils develop their communication, independence and quality of life.

Role Details

  • Location: Barnet
  • Role: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
  • Setting: Specialist Complex Needs School
  • Start: ASAP
  • Contract: Full-time, long-term
  • Pay: £95-£115 per day PAYE
  • Age Range: Primary/Secondary
  • Experience: Complex SEND / PMLD experience desirable

The Role

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff to provide highly personalised support to pupils with complex needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support
  • Supporting pupils with PMLD and complex learning needs
  • Supporting communication through approaches such as PECS, Makaton and AAC
  • Supporting sensory regulation and engagement
  • Assisting with personal care where required
  • Supporting mobility and physical needs
  • Working towards individual EHCP targets
  • Encouraging independence and life skills
  • Supporting pupils to access classroom activities and the wider curriculum
  • Working alongside therapists and other professionals
  • Creating a safe, calm and nurturing environment

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is patient, compassionate, resilient and genuinely passionate about complex SEND.

Previous experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, physical disabilities or profound communication difficulties would be highly desirable.

Experience with personal care, hoisting, PEGs, suctioning, sensory support, Makaton, PECS, AAC or moving and handling would be advantageous.

We would welcome applications from experienced:

Complex Needs TAs | SEN TAs | LSAs | Support Workers | Care Workers | PMLD Practitioners

Why Tradewind?

  • £95-£115 per day PAYE
  • ASAP start
  • Full-time, long-term opportunity
  • Dedicated SEND consultant
  • Free CPD through The National College
  • Regular support throughout your placement
  • Opportunities to work across specialist SEN settings
  • PAYE - no umbrella companies

If you're passionate about supporting pupils with PMLD and complex needs and want a role where your work can make a genuine difference every day, apply today and a member of the Tradewind Recruitment SEND team will be in touch.