About the role:
justteachers is seeking a full-time Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in the Lincoln area starting in September 2026 on a long-term, temporary basis.
The setting supports pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, including severe learning difficulties, autism, and associated communication, sensory and physical needs. The provision offers a highly structured, nurturing environment focused on delivering personalised learning programmes aligned to EHCPs.
The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams to provide consistent, individualised support, helping pupils to develop communication, independence and essential life skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs
• Support the delivery of individualised and differentiated learning programmes
• Use communication strategies such as visuals, PECS or sensory-based approaches
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement and routine
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Assist with personal care, mobility and medical needs where required
• Promote independence and consistency throughout the school day
• Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour
Pre-requisites:
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex SEN (school or care setting desirable)
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Understanding of communication, sensory and structured support strategies
• Confidence supporting pupils with personal care needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.
Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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