Complex Needs Education Support Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £90 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PL21 0BJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Location: Ivybridge, Devon
Pay: £90 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Education shouldn't become inaccessible because a child needs additional physical, health, communication or personal support.
Sometimes the difference between simply being present at school and being able to genuinely participate is having the right person alongside you.
A specialist educational setting in Ivybridge is looking for a Complex Needs Education Support Assistant to start as soon as possible.
You'll work with children and young people who require additional support throughout their school day, combining practical care with encouragement, learning support and a strong focus on independence.
The pupils you support may have a combination of special educational needs, disabilities, communication differences, physical needs and additional health or care requirements.
Every young person will be different.
You'll get to know what helps each pupil communicate, engage, feel comfortable and participate as independently as possible.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils individually and within small groups.
- Helping children access appropriately adapted learning.
- Following individual Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Supporting physical and mobility needs where required.
- Providing appropriate personal-care support while maintaining dignity.
- Following agreed health and care procedures.
- Supporting communication using appropriate strategies and resources.
- Encouraging pupils to make choices and express their preferences.
- Supporting sensory and emotional regulation.
- Helping young people participate in social and enrichment activities.
- Promoting confidence and independence.
- Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist professionals.
- Observing changes in a pupil's presentation and communicating these appropriately.
You'll receive appropriate guidance and training for any specific procedures associated with the pupils you support.
You may already have experience supporting children or adults within:
SEND • Healthcare • Care • Specialist Education • Residential Services • Disability Support • Children's Services
Alternatively, you may have worked as a:
Healthcare Assistant • Care Assistant • Support Worker • Teaching Assistant • Learning Support Assistant • SEND Assistant
We're looking for someone who understands that good support means balancing care with independence.
You'll be patient, attentive and respectful, with the confidence to follow individual care plans and work collaboratively with other professionals.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one will be required.
This opportunity provides:
- £90 per day.
- An immediate start.
- Full-time, term-time working.
- A long-term position.
- Specialist training and development.
- Experience working alongside education and health professionals.
- Valuable experience supporting complex and additional needs.
Sometimes making a difference isn't about doing something extraordinary.
It's helping a young person communicate what they want.
Supporting them to complete something with less assistance than yesterday.
Or making it possible for them to take part when previously they couldn't.
If you're available now and would like to become a Complex Needs Education Support Assistant in Ivybridge, submit your CV today for an immediate start.