Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Keighley
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: £90 - £95 per day 
The Education Network are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEND school in Keighley. This is a rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with a range of complex needs, including autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
As a  Complex Needs Teaching Assistant you will work closely with class teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support, helping pupils access learning, develop life skills, and thrive in a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required
• Support the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and therapeutic interventions

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly complex needs
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care) are desirable but not essential

To apply, please submit your CV online or call the office to discuss on 0113 733 500 


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.