About the role:
justteachers are recruiting for a full-time temporary Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to start ASAP at a specialist educational provision in Grantham (NG31) supporting pupils aged 4-19 with a range of complex learning needs, communication difficulties and additional developmental needs.
This specialist setting provides a highly personalised and nurturing environment where pupils are supported to achieve their academic, social and personal potential. The school delivers a tailored curriculum designed to help learners develop communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and life skills through structured support and positive relationships.
As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists and wider support staff to ensure pupils can access learning opportunities that meet their individual needs. You will play a vital role in supporting students who may require additional assistance with communication, sensory regulation, social interaction and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities:
Support pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis throughout the school day.
Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning activities and interventions.
Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
Help implement EHCP outcomes and individual support plans.
Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.
Promote independence, confidence and engagement with learning.
Support pupils during structured learning, outdoor activities and enrichment sessions.
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals.
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Pre-requisites:
Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
Experience supporting SEND pupils is desirable.
Knowledge of autism, communication difficulties or complex learning needs would be beneficial.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.
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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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