Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Satellite SEN Provision (Merton, London Borough of Merton)
Start Date: September 2025
Schedule: Full-time (Monday to Friday)

We are recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a brand-new specialist satellite provision opening in September 2025 in Merton. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team providing high-quality, tailored education for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

About the Role:

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs including:

Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Learning delays

Associated behavioural and emotional needs

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs

Assisting with personal care, communication aids, and sensory regulation strategies

Supporting teachers in delivering a therapeutic and engaging curriculum

Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for all pupils

Working collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and families

About the Provision:

Located in the London Borough of Merton, the provision will open with 40 pupils in the first year, growing to 80 places over three years

Pupils and staff will transition into a brand-new purpose-built SEN Free School in September 2028, which will cater for up to 120 children aged 4-16

The curriculum will be a blend of academic learning, life skills, and therapeutic support tailored to individual learning profiles

The setting will support children with a range of complex needs in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people with complex learning difficulties

Knowledge of Autism, SLCN, sensory needs, and/or trauma-informed approaches

A calm, patient, and resilient nature

Willingness to support with personal care and manual handling if required

A strong belief in inclusive education and a commitment to helping pupils thrive

Requirements:

Full-time availability from September 2025

Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Relevant training or qualifications in SEN (desirable but not essential)

Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a new, forward-thinking provision from its inception and help shape a supportive and aspirational learning environment for children with complex needs. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow within a dynamic and inclusive setting, apply now to be part of something meaningful