Complex Needs Support Worker
£92.56 - £95 Long Term - Temp Full time
Complex Needs Support Worker
Location: Leeds (LS9)
Hours: Full-time/Part-time
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced Support Worker, Teaching Assistant or SEN professional with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex needs?
We are currently recruiting for a Complex Needs Support Worker to join a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4–16. The role involves providing high-quality, personalised support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them develop their communication, independence and life skills.
The Pupils
The school supports children and young people with a range of complex needs, including:
- Autism
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
- Complex communication needs
- Learning disabilities
- ADHD
- Physical disabilities
- Complex behaviours
- Emotional and social needs
This is not primarily an SEMH setting, so we are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting pupils with autism, learning disabilities, PMLD/SLD and complex communication needs.
Key Responsibilities
As a Complex Needs Support Worker, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
- Support children with personal care where required
- Adapt communication to meet individual needs
- Provide positive behaviour and emotional support
- Support the development of life and independence skills
- Assist with community access and activities
- Follow individual risk assessments and support plans
- Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider support team
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be patient, nurturing and confident when working with children who have complex needs.
You may have experience as a:
- Support Worker
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Care Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Complex Needs Practitioner
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience with:
Key Skills
- 1:1 Support
- Communication Support
- Personal Care
Specialisms
- Autism
- PMLD / SLD
- Complex Needs
You should be confident adapting your approach and communication style to suit individual pupils and be comfortable supporting children with a range of physical, communication and learning needs.
Why Apply?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people with complex needs, helping them build confidence, develop independence and access learning in a safe and supportive environment.
If you are patient, compassionate and passionate about supporting children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
