Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses & certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Refer a friend £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant in Bradford. The role involves supporting students with complex needs, including PMLD, autism/ASD and physical disabilities, with both one-to-one and small group work.

You may provide personal and intimate care as required to maintain dignity and wellbeing. The position is based in a SEND school and offers dedicated consultant support, CPD opportunities, and market-leading pay rates.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, PMLD, autism/ ASD or physical disabilities.
• Willingness to provide personal and intimate care where required.
• Knowledge of communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS or sensory-based learning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students.
• Assist learning and development activities.
• Provide personal and intimate care while maintaining students' dignity, safety and wellbeing throughout the day.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Personal care

Makaton/PECS

Teamwork

Communication

Education

A Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Relevant care qualification

Job description

Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford

Start Date: ASAP

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex learning needs, physical disabilities or additional needs?

Are you confident providing personal care and intimate care support to students who require additional assistance throughout the school day?

Are you a patient, compassionate and resilient individual who is passionate about making a difference in a specialist SEND setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive SEND school based in Bradford, which provides specialist education for students with a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), autism / ASD, physical disabilities and additional learning needs. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is supported to develop their independence, communication skills and confidence.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant for short-term or long-term placements, with an ASAP start. The successful Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide one-to-one and small group support, assist students with their learning and development, and provide personal care and intimate care where required, ensuring students' dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

The successful Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant care qualification is desirable
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, PMLD, autism / ASD or physical disabilities
• Experience working within a SEND school, specialist provision or care setting is desirable
• Confidence and willingness to provide personal care and intimate care, including toileting, changing and supporting students with their daily needs
• Knowledge of communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS or sensory-based learning is desirable
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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