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Complex Needs Support Officer

  1. PMLD
  2. Carmarthenshire
Date posted : 01/04/26
  1. Flexible Working
£92.63 - 92.63 per day

Job description

Complex Needs Support Officer – SEN School (Ages 3–19)

Location: Llanelli
Job Type: Flexible Supply
Salary: Competitive daily rate, paid weekly

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEN, ALN and Complex needs? Teaching Personnel are seeking proactive, caring and dedicated Complex Needs Support Officers to join a specialist SEN school in Llanelli. This setting supports pupils aged 3–19 with a wide range of needs including Autism (ASC), PMLD, and MLD.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for rewarding work as a Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, or ALN Support Worker.


About the Role

As a Complex Needs Support Officer, you will support children and young people with a variety of additional learning needs. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Providing 1:1 SEN support for pupils with complex or high‑level needs
  • Delivering group support or whole‑class support, depending on the age group
  • Supporting pupils with communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation
  • Assisting with behaviour support strategies
  • Helping maintain a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
  • Supporting personal care needs where required

This role is ideal for candidates who are energetic, compassionate and confident working with children of all ages.


Who We’re Looking For

This SEN provision values individuals who are:

  • Proactive, supportive and able to use their initiative
  • Passionate about working with children and young people with ALN/SEN
  • Experienced in supporting pupils with ASC, PMLD, MLD or behavioural needs
  • Sporty or athletic, with great energy and resilience
  • Patient, nurturing and committed to helping learners achieve
  • From backgrounds such as care, health & social care, youth work, or sports coaching

Applicants with previous SEN or care experience are highly encouraged to apply.


Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel offers excellent support, training and flexibility, including:

  • A dedicated consultant who provides ongoing support and guidance
  • The Teaching Personnel app for managing your diary, timesheets and communication
  • FREE CPD training, including:
    • THRIVE approach training
    • Behaviour management courses
    • SEN‑focused learning modules
  • Opportunity to complete Team Teach Level 2 at a highly discounted rate (subject to availability)
  • Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability

These benefits make Teaching Personnel one of the UK’s leading agencies for SEN support roles.


Requirements

To apply, you must have or be willing to obtain:

  • Enhanced Child‑Only DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
  • EWC registration (or willingness to register)
  • Experience in SEN, ALN, care, health & social care, or a sporty/active background
  • Maintain consistent communication with your consultant

Apply Now

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to helping children with additional needs reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV and join Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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