Complex care support

Complex Care Support

Graduate Role

Leeds | Wakefield | Pontefract

Starting September 2026

Full Time | Long Term | Temporary

Are you looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, support children and keep a healthy work-life balance?

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is passionate about supporting inclusive education and a career making meaningful differences in the lives of children with Complex Care Needs & PMLD.

Whether you've had experience in Complex Care placements or just someone with the right calm, resilient and nurturing attitude, Leader Education is partnering with Complex Care Schools across West Yorkshire and is looking for someone like you.

We’re working with brilliant specialist schools supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). You could be working in a warm, supportive team of people who truly care about helping children thrive. This is an ideal role for recent graduates from nursing and early years degrees with a particular leaning towards supporting individuals with disabilities.

The Role

You will work closely with pupils who have a wide range of profound, complex needs, including physical disability, communication and interaction difficulties, sensory needs, behavioural and social difficulties. Personal care is required for this role.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support 
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development
• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil
• Contributing to a nurturing and structured learning environment
• Help in managing challenging behaviours positively and professionally
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to provide appropriate support
• Following each child’s individual EHCP
• Providing personal care when required

Experience in a school or nursing environment is desirable but not essential, what matters most for this role is a genuine passion for supporting children, particularly those with complex learning difficulties, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to a long-term placement.

Ideal candidates may have degrees / backgrounds such as:

• Nursing
• Health & Social Care
• Psychology
• Early Years Development
• Sport
• Drama/Theatre
• Creative Arts
• Other relevant fields

About Leader Education

Leader Education provides expert support to schools and candidates across the Education Sector. We partner with specialist schools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional, profound and complex learning needs, providing consistent and high-quality staff.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay via compliant umbrella payroll
• Ongoing support and training opportunities
• Access to in-house Team Teach and SEND-specific training
• A dedicated consultant to support you
• Full compliance with AWR to ensure correct pay and working conditions

All candidates must complete our Safer Recruitment process. An Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS is required. If you do not currently hold one, you can apply through Leader Education.

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