Complex Needs Support Worker

Complex Needs Support Worker

Location: Wakefield (WF7)
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
 

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience in care, support work, SEN, youth work or mental health? Whether you’ve worked with children or adults, your transferable skills could make a huge impact in a specialist school environment.

We are recruiting a Complex Needs Support Worker to join a welcoming specialist school in Wakefield (WF7), supporting pupils aged 2–19 with Autism, Communication & Interaction needs, and complex learning difficulties.

This is a rewarding full-time opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Complex Needs Support Worker, you’ll work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff to help pupils access learning and develop essential life skills.

Every day is different, and you’ll play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with Autism and complex additional needs
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development
• Managing behaviours that may be challenging using positive behaviour strategies
• Supporting pupils with sensory and emotional regulation
• Assisting with personal care when required
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and staff
• Helping create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Adapting your approach to meet each child’s individual needs

About You

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and ready to make a genuine difference.

You’ll ideally have experience in one or more of the following:

• Support Worker
• Care Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Residential Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Mental Health Support
• Autism Support
• Learning Disabilities Support
• Healthcare Assistant

You’ll also have:

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, learning disabilities or complex needs
• A calm and positive approach to managing challenging behaviour
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, resilience and empathy
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Flexibility to work across different age groups within the school

What We Offer

• Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern
• Long-term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract
• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a rewarding career supporting children with complex needs and want to join a dedicated specialist school in Wakefield, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role and the next steps.