Are you someone with a talent for supporting individuals with complex needs? Do you have expertise in SEND and a passion for helping children and young people thrive in the classroom? If you're excited about making a real difference, this role is perfect for you!
Chalk Education is thrilled to be partnering with a fantastic special schools in Oldham to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Complex Needs Support.
The school boasts outstanding facilities, including therapy rooms, sensory rooms, and expansive outdoor spaces. They support students aged 4-11 with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including complex medical needs, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and challenging behaviours. Every student has a Statement of Educational Needs and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to ensure personalised support.
Job Description:
In this exciting permanent role, every day will be both fulfilling and dynamic! You’ll provide 1:1 support to students throughout their entire school day—from classroom engagement to assisting during lunch and break times. Working closely with the class teacher, you’ll help deliver interactive activities and contribute to a vibrant, safe, and supportive learning environment. Safeguarding and enhancing student welfare will be central to your role.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking someone experienced in supporting young people with SEND and complex needs, including experience supporting children, young people, or even adults with complex medical needs. Confidence in delivering personal care is essential. Strong communication skills, effective behaviour management, a caring attitude, and flexibility are required.
You must provide suitable references, demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, and hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service (or be willing to apply for one). Training in areas such as PECs or Team-Teach is highly advantageous.
Key Details
· Full Time (Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30)
· Salary: £98-£100 per day
· Start Date: September 26
· Transport: Easily accessible by public transport & on-site parking available
· Referral Bonus: Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers - both you and the friend you refer will get £100 each!!
For questions or more information, contact Jemma Howson - [email protected].
Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools, and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional, and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
Pay: £98.00-£100.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
