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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Crawley Engage Education is working in partnership with a welcoming specialist secondary setting in Crawley to recruit a compassionate and motivated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to support young people with a range of additional needs while gaining valuable experience within a highly supportive and inclusive environment. The position is full-time and available for an immediate start on a temp-to-perm basis. The school provides a warm, inclusive and supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure that every learner is able to access the curriculum and develop both academically and emotionally. About the School Our partner school is a specialist setting supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of associated communication, social, emotional and learning needs. Many pupils benefit from highly personalised learning programmes, structured routines and consistent, positive support to help them achieve both academically and personally. The school provides small class sizes, a calm and nurturing atmosphere, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team, enabling every pupil to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. Staff work closely together to create an environment where every learner feels safe, valued and able to succeed. The Role As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils across the school. Support students with Autism and associated communication and learning needs to access the curriculum. Help implement individual learning and behaviour support plans. Encourage emotional regulation, confidence and independence throughout the school day. Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils through patience, consistency and encouragement. Work closely with teachers and the wider support team to deliver personalised learning experiences. Contribute to a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive. This role would suit experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, graduates considering careers in education or psychology, or individuals from care, youth work or support work backgrounds who are looking to transition into specialist education. About You We're looking for someone who has: Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, Autism or complex additional needs. A patient, resilient and nurturing approach. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to remain calm, adaptable and proactive in a dynamic school environment. A genuine passion for supporting pupils to reach their full potential. Availability to work full-time and start as soon as possible. About the Role & Benefits Earn a minimum of £500 per week Full-time and permanent opportunities available Opportunity to deliver small-group interventions and tailored support 1:1 support responsibilities with pupils who require additional help Why Engage Education? Paid in line with national pay scales (AWR compliant) Free CPD sessions to support your development A dedicated consultant offering guidance and support Referral scheme - earn a £50 Amazon voucher when a friend works 5 days Access to wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail benefits

Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Worker - SEND Schools - Leeds Engage Education are looking for Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Workers to work across SEND schools in Leeds. Are you an experienced Support Worker, Teaching Assistant or someone with experience supporting children and young people with complex needs? Are you looking for flexible, day-to-day work that fits around your existing commitments? Engage Education works with a wide range of SEND schools across Leeds, and we are looking for reliable and enthusiastic support staff to join our bank team. The Role As a Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Worker, you will provide support in SEND school settings, helping pupils to engage with their learning and develop their confidence and independence. Your responsibilities may include: Providing 1:1 support to pupils with complex needs. Supporting pupils within small groups or classroom settings. Helping pupils to engage with learning and daily activities. Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation. Working alongside teachers and other support staff. Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment. Following individual support plans, school policies and safeguarding procedures. Providing cover for planned and unplanned staff absences, sometimes at short notice. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for flexible education or SEND support work in Leeds, with the opportunity to work across a variety of school settings. What We're Looking For: Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, SEND or additional needs is desirable. Experience in a school, care, support work or educational setting is beneficial. A positive, patient and flexible approach. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Good behaviour management and de-escalation skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team. A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries. Reliability and a willingness to support schools when required. Why Work With Engage Education? At Engage Education, we put our candidates first and provide ongoing support throughout your time working with us. As a Bank Staff Complex Needs Support Worker, you will receive: Competitive daily rates of pay. Flexible, day-to-day work to suit your availability. Access to free CPD and professional development. Your own dedicated consultant. £50 Amazon voucher when you successfully refer a friend. Wellbeing support. Travel discounts and retail offers through our partners. Opportunities to work across a range of SEND schools in Leeds. How to Apply If you're interested in flexible Complex Needs Support Worker jobs in Leeds, click Apply Now and submit your CV. Alternatively, contact Engage Education directly to discuss the role and your availability. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications, training and experience for the role. Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake, or have undertaken, a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided throughout the process. By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database in accordance with GDPR requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!

Education Support Worker - Bexhill Engage Education are currently working in partnership with a school on an exciting new SEND Support Assistant position specifically to support learners with Complex Learning Difficulties and PMLD needs in the Bexhill area. Starting immediately, the school is looking for an outstanding SEND Support Assistant to join them on a long term temporary basis. If the role goes well there is the potential for this to turn into a permanent assignment. It is a special school for young students who have complex and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) needs. In addition to their learning difficulties some pupils have other needs associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition, speech, language and communication difficulties. If you are passionate about supporting children with complex additional needs, and have experience with children/adults with challenging and complex SEND/PMLD this opportunity could be ideal for you. In addition, if you have experience as a Youth Worker, Care Worker or Behaviour Mentor and you are interested in education, please do apply! Your Role: Supporting learners on a one-to-one basis often with complex SEND needs Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class Providing feedback to teachers and parents What you will need: A range of behaviour management techniques To have worked with learners with a range of needs The ability to engage a young person in learning through a range of methods To be able to commit to working at the school for long period of time A resilient attitude Why choose Engage Education? We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend! Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky's the limit How to apply If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly. If you're not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don't be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role. All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!