Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

Location: Reigate, Surrey
Salary: £17,067 per annum (£24,420 FTE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
Additional hours: 8:30am start one morning per week for a staff meeting
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and complex learning difficulties?

Do you have experience working with children with Autism (ASC), additional needs, medical needs or complex care requirements?

NextGen Teachers are looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join its specialist team, supporting children aged 2-11 with a range of severe learning difficulties, complex medical needs and care requirements.

This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding opportunity where you'll play an important role in helping children develop their communication, independence, confidence and life skills.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with experienced teachers and specialist staff to provide personalised support for pupils with a range of complex needs.

Your role will involve:

• Supporting children on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Helping pupils access learning and classroom activities
• Supporting children with Autism (ASC) and severe learning difficulties
• Assisting pupils with complex medical and care needs
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development
• Supporting pupils' personal and emotional wellbeing
• Creating a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment
• Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team

Who We're Looking For

Previous experience working with children with SEND or complex needs is preferred, particularly experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC).

We're also keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Children's Support Worker, Nursery Practitioner

Experience within a medical, healthcare or care environment is particularly welcomed due to the complex medical and care needs of some pupils.

Above all, we're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and compassionate
• Calm and resilient
• Reliable and committed
• Comfortable supporting children with complex needs
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about helping children reach their potential

Full Training and Support Provided

You don't need to have experience with every aspect of specialist SEND education.

The school provides a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training, helping you develop the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to support pupils effectively.

This makes the role particularly suitable for candidates looking to develop their career in specialist education, SEND, healthcare or children's support.

Why Apply?

• £17,067 per annum (£24,420 FTE)
• Full-time, term-time-only position
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
• Supportive specialist school environment
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting complex SEND needs
• Work alongside experienced education and specialist staff
• Make a genuine difference to children's lives every day

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role where you'll receive specialist training and have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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