Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£85 - £100 daily PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Havering
County:North East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9476
Post Date:20.05.25
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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant 

East London

£85–£100 per day PAYE

Full-time | Temp to Perm opportunity 

“Imagine helping a young person with complex needs experience their first taste of independence — and knowing you were part of that.”

This isn’t just about education — it’s about life preparation. We’re working with a forward-thinking specialist school in East London that supports young people aged 16–19 with a wide range of complex needs. Many of these students are neuro divergent, non-verbal, or require physical support — but they’re also musicians, artists, gamers, comedians, and thinkers.

Here, learning might mean:

  • Practising travel training to gain confidence on public transport.

  • Preparing a meal with support.

  • Managing sensory overload in a busy space.

  • Learning to self-advocate, however that communication happens.

Your role as a Post-16 Teaching Assistant is to support these young people emotionally, practically, and socially as they begin to explore adult life. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to ensure that each student’s experience is purposeful, empowering, and person-centred.

Your day-to-day might include:

  • Supporting a small group of learners with personalised timetables.

  • Assisting with life skills sessions — from cooking to money handling.

  • Using tools like AAC, Makaton, or communication grids.

  • Providing personal care (feeding, toileting, hoisting — training given).

  • Helping students manage behaviours related to anxiety, trauma, or communication frustration.

This role would suit someone who:

  • Has experience in SEN, care work, or youth support — or a strong motivation to enter this field.

  • Is patient, grounded, and emotionally intelligent — especially during challenging moments.

  • Understands that “progress” can look like saying yes, staying calm, or just showing up.

  • Wants to make a genuine difference to someone’s path into adulthood.

This is the kind of role that asks for your full attention — but gives back in moments you’ll remember long after the day ends.

Ready to find out more? Email your CV to Elisha at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk — we’d love to hear from you.

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