SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

Complex Needs Learning Support Worker

Location: Redditch
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay Rate: £93 - £100 per day

GSL Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school in Redditch for dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Workers to support pupils with profound and complex learning and medical needs.

This is a full-time, term-time-only position supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical conditions, epilepsy, autism, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The Role

As a Learning Support Worker, you will work closely with teaching staff and healthcare professionals to provide high-quality support both in and out of the classroom. You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning opportunities while ensuring their medical, physical, and personal care needs are met.

Essential Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting individuals with:

Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Complex medical needs
Epilepsy and seizure management
PEG feeding
Personal care requirements
Physical disabilities and mobility needs
Autism and communication difficulties
Sensory impairments

Ideal Candidates Will Have

Previous experience working within SEN education, healthcare, residential care, or support work settings
A caring, patient, and proactive approach
Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs
The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
A DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Suitable Backgrounds

Applications are welcomed from:

SEN Teaching Assistants
Learning Support Assistants
Healthcare Assistants
Support Workers
Nursing Staff
Residential Care Workers
Childcare Practitioners
Graduates in Nursing, Education, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or related fields
Individuals with relevant personal experience supporting people with complex needs

What We Offer

Full-time, long-term opportunities
Supportive specialist school environment
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children with complex needs
Immediate start opportunities available
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed