Complex Needs Support AssistantLocation: SunderlandContract type: Long term, temporaryLeader Education are currently recruiting for a Support Assistant to become part of a dedicated and highly skilled professional team within a specialist SEND school based in Sunderland.This welcoming and well-resourced academy is set within extensive grounds and benefits from a range of purpose-built facilities designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, including a therapy pool, a fully equipped sensory room, and a modern ICT suite. The role will involve supporting young people aged , helping them to access both their education and wider developmental opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment.This is a full-time position, ideally working from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, offered on a long-term temporary basis, providing consistency and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with both students and staff.Main responsibilities involve: • Supporting students learning, social, and emotional development • Delivering 1:1 and small group support to improve outcomes • Enabling students with complex needs to access the curriculum • Providing personal care while maintaining dignity and safeguarding • Meeting diverse needs through a tailored approachLeader Education can offer: • Competitive pay rates• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support• Potential permanent contr