About the role
Complex Needs Support Specialist.
Yarm
£85-£95 per day.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Support Specialist to join our team, providing tailored support in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
The Role:
1. Provide personalised support to individuals with complex needs, including SEND, ASD, ADHD, and other additional needs, in educational or care settings.
2. Develop and implement individualised support plans based on assessments and ongoing evaluations of each person’s needs.
3. Assist in the delivery of specialised educational programmes and activities tailored to individual learning requirements.
4. Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to support.
5. Monitor progress, adjust strategies as needed, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment where each individual can thrive.
6. Promote positive behaviour and well-being, offering emotional and practical support where necessary.
Requirements:
7. A relevant qualification in health and social care, special education, or a related field.
8. Additional training in behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, or other relevant areas.
9. Knowledge of relevant legislation, best practices, and safeguarding requirements for individuals with SEND and additional needs.
10. Proven experience working with individuals with complex needs, particularly those with SEND, ASD, ADHD, and other additional needs.
11. Strong understanding of the unique learning, emotional, and behavioural needs of individuals with additional needs.
12. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage with individuals of all ages.
13. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
14. Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
What we offer
As a Complex Needs Support Specialist and part of our team, you benefit from:
15. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
16. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
17. Social and networking events.
18. Pension contributions.
19. CPD to help with your professional development.
20. Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.