Leader Education
SEND & Complex Care Support Worker
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SEND & Complex Care Support Worker
Make a Real Difference Every Day – Complex Care & PMLD Support Role
Leeds | Full-Time | Temporary
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
Do you have experience in education, care, support work, nursing, residential care, and a passion for helping children with additional needs reach their full potential?
Leader Education is partnering with specialist Complex Care Schools across West Yorkshire and is looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated individuals to join their teams.
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and complex care needs. Every day brings the chance to make a meaningful impact, helping pupils build confidence, develop independence, and achieve goals that matter to them.
Whether you already have experience supporting individuals with complex needs or are looking to transfer your skills from a care, health, education or support background, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join This Role?
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of children with complex needs
- Work within welcoming, supportive and highly skilled specialist teams
- Gain valuable experience in SEND, education and complex care settings
- Develop your skills through ongoing training and support
- Enjoy a role where no two days are the same
- Perfect for graduates in Nursing, Early Years, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Education, and related fields
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The Role
As a Complex Care Support Assistant, You Will Work Closely With Pupils Who Have a Range Of Profound And Complex Needs, Including
- Physical disabilities
- Communication and interaction difficulties
- Sensory processing needs
- Social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Complex medical requirements
You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop life skills, and feel safe, supported and valued throughout their school day.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs
- Support pupils' social, emotional, personal and academic development
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families
- Adapt your approach to meet each child's unique needs and learning style
- Contribute to a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment
- Support pupils in managing challenges positively and confidently
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and wider school staff
- Follow and contribute to pupils' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Provide personal care and support with dignity, compassion and respect when required
What We're Looking For
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Experience working in schools, care settings, healthcare environments, residential services, nurseries or support roles is desirable but not essential.
Most Importantly, We're Looking For People Who Are
- Caring, patient and empathetic
- Calm and resilient under pressure
- Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Committed to making a positive long-term impact
If you're someone who finds fulfilment in helping others succeed and wants a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
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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