1:1 Reception Teaching Assistant — Personal Care & Mobility

Aspire People Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited in Hall Green, Birmingham, is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 Reception Teaching Assistant to support a young child with mobility needs in a primary setting. The role requires patience, reliability and the ability to work closely with teachers, SEND staff, and families to promote inclusion and independence, including assisting with personal care and wheelchair transfers throughout the day.

This is a full-time, term-time role starting ASAP with potential for ongoing extension;

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant, ideally in a primary or SEND setting.
• Experience supporting children with physical disabilities, mobility difficulties or complex needs.
• Confident providing physical support and working with wheelchairs and manual handling.
• Comfortable with personal care tasks, including nappy changing.

Responsibilities

• Provide close 1:1 support to a Reception child throughout the school day.
• Help the child access learning and participate in classroom activities.
• Support with wheelchair transfers, mobility needs and intimate personal care as required.

Job description

Aspire People Limited in Hall Green, Birmingham, is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 Reception Teaching Assistant to support a young child with mobility needs in a primary setting. The role requires patience, reliability and the ability to work closely with teachers, SEND staff, and families to promote inclusion and independence, including assisting with personal care and wheelchair transfers throughout the day.

This is a full-time, term-time role starting ASAP with potential for ongoing extension;