Complex Needs & Personal Care Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs across primary and specialist school settings in Manchester. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, including personal care and mobility assistance, while promoting dignity and independence throughout the school day.

The role involves supporting learning activities, communication, sensory needs and behaviour, in collaboration with teachers and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Has recent experience supporting children with complex needs in a UK school or relevant care setting.
• Is confident and comfortable providing personal care.
• Understands safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Can follow individual care plans and guidance from school staff.
• Confident supporting pupils with communication and mobility needs.
• Works effectively as part of a wider team.
• Experience with PMLD, medical needs or sensory impairments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs.
• Help pupils access classroom activities and learning opportunities.
• Support communication and interaction.
• Assist with sensory activities and individual care routines.
• Follow pupils' individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Encourage independence wherever possible.
• Support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, healthcare professionals and wider support teams.

Skills

Personal care

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

COMPLEX NEEDS & PERSONAL CARE TEACHING ASSISTANT

Manchester & Surrounding Areas Full-Time & Part-Time Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced and caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex additional needs across primary and specialist school settings in Manchester.

These roles involve providing individualised support to children who may require assistance with personal care, mobility, communication, sensory regulation and accessing everyday classroom activities.

We are looking for reliable and compassionate candidates who understand the importance of maintaining pupils' dignity, promoting independence and providing consistent care throughout the school day.

THE ROLE

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines where required
• Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs
• Helping pupils access classroom activities and learning opportunities
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Assisting with sensory activities and individual care routines
• Following pupils' individual care plans and risk assessments
• Encouraging independence wherever possible
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Working closely with teachers, healthcare professionals and wider support teams

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Has recent experience supporting children with complex needs in a UK school or relevant care setting
• Is confident and comfortable providing personal care
• Understands the importance of dignity, safeguarding and confidentiality
• Has a patient, compassionate and resilient approach
• Can follow individual care plans and guidance from school staff
• Is confident supporting pupils with communication and mobility needs
• Works effectively as part of a wider team

Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), medical needs or sensory impairments would be advantageous.

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across primary and specialist settings

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.