About the role:
A specialist education setting in Louth is seeking a dedicated SEND & Complex Needs Support Worker to join their team on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within specialist education, with the role initially offered on a temporary basis and the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The school is looking for support in their KS2-aged class with a range of SEND and complex needs, including Autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils regulate their emotions, manage behaviours positively, and access learning within a supportive and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND and complex needs, helping them access learning and achieve individual targets.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, using consistent and nurturing approaches to help them remain engaged and focused throughout the school day.
- Work alongside teaching staff to adapt learning activities and break down tasks to meet individual learning, communication, and developmental needs.
- Use restorative and positive behaviour support strategies to help pupils develop self-awareness, resilience, and appropriate coping mechanisms.
- Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, creating a safe and trusting environment where they can thrive academically and emotionally.
- Support pupils during transitions, unstructured times, and potentially challenging situations, helping them manage behaviours and return successfully to learning.
- Monitor pupil engagement, wellbeing, and progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and contributing to support planning.
Pre-requisites:
- Experience supporting children or young people within education, care, youth work, residential settings, or similar environments.
- Understanding of SEND, Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and complex behavioural or emotional needs.
- Confidence supporting pupils who may display behaviours that challenge and require additional emotional support.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of pupils.
- Relevant qualifications in Teaching Assistance, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Psychology, Criminology, or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
KS2 Complex Needs LSA - Louth employer: Justteachers
Join our vibrant primary school in Nuneaton as a KS1 Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, ensuring you have ample opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in education. With competitive daily rates and a commitment to creating a positive impact in the community, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
