Location: Louth, Lincolnshire
Role Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £22,000 – £26,000 FTE
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

This position is based at a specialist SEN school in Louth, Lincolnshire, supporting pupils with severe, profound, and multiple learning difficulties (SLD/PMLD). The school caters for children aged 5–16, many of whom have complex medical needs, physical disabilities, autism, and communication challenges.

The school adopts a holistic and child-centred approach, focusing on communication, sensory engagement, physical development, and life skills alongside academic learning. Teaching is highly personalised, and progress is measured through engagement, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

The school works closely with physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and medical professionals, creating a multi-disciplinary approach to pupil support.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs), you will provide direct support to pupils with significant learning and physical needs. You will support pupils throughout the school day, including during lessons, therapy sessions, and personal care routines.

This role requires a compassionate, resilient, and proactive individual who is comfortable supporting pupils with high levels of dependency and who understands that progress may be small but deeply meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SLD/PMLD

• Support communication using AAC, symbols, and objects of reference

• Assist with sensory learning and engagement activities

• Support mobility, positioning, and physical development

• Assist with personal care, feeding, and medical routines

• Support behaviour and emotional regulation

• Implement EHCP targets and therapy programmes

• Maintain detailed progress and care records

• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists

• Ensure dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times

• Uphold safeguarding, health, and manual handling procedures

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with complex SEN or disabilities

• Be comfortable with personal care responsibilities

• Have strong emotional resilience and empathy

• Understand non-verbal communication methods

• Be committed to inclusive education and safeguarding

• Hold SEN or care-related qualifications (desirable)

Training and Support

The school provides:

• Full training in complex needs and medical support

• Manual handling and personal care training

• Ongoing SEN supervision and mentoring

• Opportunities for career progression within SEN education

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.