Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Lewisham

Lewisham, South East London | Full available | -100 - -117 per day | September 2026 Start

Do you have the passion to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties, physical disabilities and complex medical needs?

This Complex Needs Teaching Assistant opportunity offers invaluable experience within a supporting and inclusive school environment. As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you''ll work closely with Teachers, Therapists and Healthcare professionals to help children thrive.

The Role

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support personal care where required
• Support children on a 1-1- basis
• Encourage independence and participation
• Celebrate every achievement
• Help with communication and creating a positive and safe relationship

About You

The ideal Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will be

• Compassionate and Patient
• Calm and Adaptable
• Passionate about inclusive education
• A strong team player

Career Progression

This Complex Needs Teaching Assistant role is an excellent stepping stone towards careers in

• Teaching
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• SENCO
• Specialist SEND Education

Relevant degrees include

• Psychology
• Education
• Health and Social Care
• Childhood Studies

If you''re looking for a meaningful; Complex Needs Teaching Assistant role where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference, we''d love to hear from you.