As a Complex Needs Education Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Special Educational Needs (SEN) access learning, communication and meaningful experiences throughout the school day. This is a deeply rewarding role where your support directly enhances each child's quality of life, independence and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- One-to-one support and small-group work with pupils with complex physical and learning needs
- Assist with individualised learning plans, sensory programmes and therapeutic activities
- Provide safe and dignified personal care, including PEG feeding, toileting, repositioning and mobility support
- Use hoists, slings and specialist equipment following moving & handling guidance
- Work collaboratively with teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and medical staff
- Support pupils' communication using AAC methods, switches, eye-gaze or other assistive technologies
- Promote social interaction, engagement and emotional wellbeing
- Record progress, observations and behaviour to support personalised learning
Requirements
- Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs, physical disabilities or medical needs
- Personal experience supporting a family member with SEN/PMLD is welcomed
- Team Teach Level 2 (training can be provided by Veritas)
- Safeguarding training (can be provided)
- GCSE English & Maths
- Strong understanding of SEN, PMLD and inclusive practice
- Excellent communication, empathy and resilience
- Ability to remain calm, professional and nurturing in challenging situations
- Moving & handling training is preferred
- Willingness to support personal care and medical routines
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
What Veritas Education Can Offer
- Fast, simple registration process
- Dedicated compliance team supporting you from registration to placement
- A meaningful role making a real difference to children with complex needs
- Supportive school teams and ongoing professional development
- Part-time and full-time opportunities
- Work aligned with the school year
- Online CPD, including safeguarding
- Level 2 Team Teach training delivered in-house
- A specialist SEND consultant with experience in special schools and APs
- Opportunities across Bradford, Kirklees and Leeds
- Temporary, permanent, full-time and part-time roles available
Apply Now
Please send your up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience to ojewitt@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
