Complex Needs Assistant
Thrive Group · Huyton, England ·
Complex Needs Assistant Pay: £90.00-£110.00 per day Contract: [Full-time, Term Time Only] "Make a Real Difference Every Day" We are recruiting for 3 Complex Needs Assistants for a school supporting primary age children with severe learning difficulties and complex autism.
An Outstanding school where pupils thrive, relationships are at the heart of everything they do, and every child is supported to achieve their full potential. Thrive Education seeks dedicated, compassionate and resilient Complex Needs Assistants to join our skilled and supportive team.
About the Role As a Complex Needs Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils with a wide range of needs. You will play a vital role in helping children to communicate, regulate their emotions, develop independence and engage in learning. This is a rewarding and hands-on role where no two days are the same.
You will
Support pupils' communication, interaction and engagement Help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour in a calm, consistent way Assist with personal care where required Adapt activities to meet individual needs Contribute to a safe, structured and nurturing environment Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Who we're Looking For We warmly welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, particularly those with experience in: Health & Social Care / Support Work Supporting individuals with complex needs, autism or additional needs Experience with personal care, behaviour support or safeguarding Early Years / EYFS Strong understanding of child development and early communication Experience creating engaging, structured and nurturing environments Special Educational Needs (SEND) Experience in special schools, alternative provision or specialist settings Knowledge of autism, communication needs or sensory differences We also encourage applications from individuals in related fields who have the right values and transferable skills.
What You’ll Bring We are looking for people who are: Patient, calm and emotionally resilient Passionate about supporting children with additional needs Skilled at building positive, trusting relationships Observant and responsive to pupils' communication (verbal and non-verbal) Flexible, proac...