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Complex Needs Learning Support Specialist

Specialist Education Setting | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Full Time | Temp to Perm
£14.40 - £15.60 per hour (PAYE)

Help Young People Build Confidence, Independence and a Brighter Future:

We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Complex Needs Learning Support Specialist to join a specialist setting in Bury St Edmunds supporting children and young people with a range of complex learning difficulties, communication needs and additional educational needs.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with pupils, celebrating small wins and helping young people overcome barriers to learning. Every day is different, and every success matters.

Whether your background is in education, care, youth work, residential support or specialist support services, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Complex Needs Learning Support Specialist, you'll provide personalised support to pupils throughout the school day, helping them engage in learning, develop life skills and reach their individual goals.

Your role will include:

- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small learning groups

- Assisting children and young people with complex learning difficulties, communication needs and sensory differences

- Encouraging engagement, participation and confidence in lessons

- Supporting the development of communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills

- Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

- Assisting with tailored learning activities and therapeutic interventions

- Supporting independence both inside and outside the classroom

- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and multidisciplinary professionals

- Providing personal care support where required

- Helping pupils develop essential life skills and strategies for everyday success

The Ideal Candidate

We'll be excited to hear from you if you are:

- Patient, caring and resilient

- Passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs

- Comfortable building positive and trusting relationships

- Adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure

- A strong communicator who works well as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Experienced within education, SEND, specialist schools, residential care, support work, youth work or healthcare settings

- Knowledgeable about supporting learners with complex learning difficulties, communication needs, autism or additional needs

Transferable experience is highly valued, and full support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

Why This Role?

This isn't just another support position. It's an opportunity to become a consistent and positive influence in a young person's life.

You'll benefit from:

- Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions

- Temp-to-perm career opportunities

- Ongoing support from a dedicated Inspire EHC consultant

- Access to training and professional development

- Experience within a highly rewarding specialist education environment

- The chance to make a genuine difference every single day

About the School

Our partner school provides specialist education for children and young people with complex learning difficulties and additional needs.

The school offers a nurturing, inclusive and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve their personal best. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every young person receives the support they need to thrive both academically and socially.

Safeguarding

Inspire EHC Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory professional references.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where your support, encouragement and commitment can truly change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a Complex Needs Learning Support Specialist in Bury St Edmunds and help young people develop the confidence, skills and resilience they need for the future.