Complex Care Support Assistant

About this job

Complex Care Support Assistant - Middlesbrough

• Start date: ASAP
• Short‑term and long‑term opportunities available
• Pay £95-£115 p/day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs? A welcoming and inclusive all‑through SEN school in Middlesbrough is seeking compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Support Assistants to join their team as soon as possible.

This school caters for children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), providing a safe, aspirational, and nurturing environment. You'll be joining a highly supportive senior leadership team that values professional development and genuinely invests in its staff.

The Role

As a Complex Care Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide personal care and tailored support to pupils with complex needs
• Assist with mobility, feeding, toileting, and communication needs as required
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider support team
• Help create a positive, engaging learning environment
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with students to enable their development and wellbeing

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Experience in care, healthcare, complex needs support, or similar
• Confidence supporting children or young people with SLD, PMLD, or medical needs
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• A genuine passion for helping young people thrive
• Flexibility to work across different age groups within the school

What We Offer:

• Immediate start
• Competitive pay (PAYE)
• Opportunities for both short-term and longer-term roles
• Support from an experienced and friendly education recruitment team
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs

Please apply today or contact Ed Hyland on 0113 403 2200 or email at e.hyland@veritas-education.com

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'