Protocol Education
Complex Needs Support Assistant - Upminster
Complex Needs Support Assistant - Upminster at Protocol Education, based in Upminster, London, paying £93 - £120 per day. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £93 - £120 per day
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Upminster, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
- DBS check
- Immediate start
11% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 311043194
About the role
Complex Needs Support Assistant – Complex Needs School – Upminster | Immediate Start
Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs and helping them achieve their full potential?
We are working with a fantastic Complex Needs School in Upminster that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Complex Needs Support Assistant to join their team immediately.
This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of complex learning, communication, and physical needs, providing a nurturing and highly supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. The school is committed to delivering personalised learning opportunities that promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
As a Complex Needs Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual goals. You will provide tailored support both inside and outside the classroom, assisting with communication, sensory activities, and personal development while helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, SEN, or disabilities
- Be patient, caring, and adaptable in their approach
- Have a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs
- Be confident building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Be committed to supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated team that places the needs of its pupils at the heart of everything it does and positively impact children's lives every day.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference and support pupils to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Reference: 311043194 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Protocol Education
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