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This is a full-time, long-term, term-time-only position starting in September, based in a specialist all-through school in Barnet. You'll be working within a highly supportive environment, helping students with complex needs, including moderate, severe, and profound learning disabilities (MLD, SLD, PMLD) and autism, access learning and achieve their individual goals. Whether you're supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or working with small groups, you'll be a valued and integral part of a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding support for every learner. What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with complex learning needs and autism
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver personalised learning programmes
• Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils across the school
• Supporting students' communication, social, emotional, sensory, and personal development
• Assisting with personal care where required, in line with school policies and training
• Promoting independence and helping pupils achieve their individual targets
  
  Direct experience supporting children or young people with SEND in a specialist or mainstream setting - essential
• Experience supporting students with autism, MLD, SLD, PMLD, or complex learning needs
• Familiarity with EHCPs and personalised learning approaches
• Knowledge of communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC is desirable
Skills & Abilities
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach to supporting behaviour and learning
• Ability to adapt support to meet a wide range of needs and abilities
• Confident communicating with teachers, therapists, parents, and wider school staff
• Organised, proactive, and able to follow individual support plans effectively
Attitude & Behaviours
• Warm, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to school life
• Reflective, open to feedback, and committed to professional development
• Takes safeguarding seriously and upholds the highest standards of child welfare
  
  This role involves direct, daily contact with children and young people and constitutes regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding at all times, in line with the school's safeguarding policy and statutory guidance. All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide references that will be verified prior to appointment.
Why This Role?
• Full-time, long-term, term-time-only - the stability you're looking for
• September start - a fresh beginning with time to prepare
• A specialist all-through school with a highly supportive and experienced team
• Genuine pathway to a permanent position
• Barnet location with excellent transport links
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with complex needs