Complex Needs LSA

Location: Barnet, North London
Salary: £95-£115 per day PAYE
Contract: Full-time, Long-term / Supply
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a background supporting pupils with PMLD, complex needs or profound SEND?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist school in Barnet who are looking for caring, patient and experienced TAs to join their team. This is a rewarding role where you'll work closely with pupils who require a high level of individual support, helping them develop their communication, independence and confidence.

If you have experience in a specialist school, PMLD setting, care environment or similar, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including PMLD, SLD, Autism and communication difficulties.

Your day-to-day role may include:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with PMLD and complex SEND
• Personal care and daily routines
• Mobility and physical support
• Sensory activities and learning
• Supporting non-verbal pupils
• Using PECS, Makaton or AAC
• Supporting EHCP targets
• Positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and therapists

What We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience of:

• PMLD / complex SEND
• Personal care
• Hoisting and mobility support
• Wheelchair users
• PEG feeding or complex care
• Autism / SLD
• PECS, Makaton or AAC
• Sensory needs
• Challenging behaviourYou don't necessarily need every skill listed above - relevant hands-on experience and the right attitude are just as important.

Most importantly, you’ll be patient, compassionate, reliable and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with complex needs.

Why Tradewind?

As a specialist SEND recruiter, we understand the type of experience specialist schools are looking for.

As a Tradewind candidate, you’ll receive:

• £95-£125 per day PAYE
• Free CPD through The National College
• Specialist SEND consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Regular check-ins and ongoing support
• £100 referral scheme
• No hidden umbrella fees

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