Complex Needs TA - 1:1 SEND Support & Impact

Principal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join an all-girls secondary school in Whitechapel, East London. The role requires supporting a student with complex needs, including personal and intimate care and mobility support.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 and classroom assistance, follow care plans and promote independence and wellbeing, working closely with teachers, SENCO and support staff in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex needs/SEND.
• Proven experience providing personal or intimate care.
• Experience with manual handling and physical support.
• Caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in a school, college, care or specialist setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and classroom support to a student with complex needs.
• Support with personal care and intimate care when required.
• Assist with manual handling and mobility support.
• Follow individual care and support plans.
• Support the student to access lessons and school activities.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCO and other support staff.
• Maintain a calm, patient and nurturing approach at all times.

Skills

Complex needs

Personal care

Intimate care

Manual handling

Mobility support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Principal Education is seeking an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join an all-girls secondary school in Whitechapel, East London. The role requires supporting a student with complex needs, including personal and intimate care and mobility support.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 and classroom assistance, follow care plans and promote independence and wellbeing, working closely with teachers, SENCO and support staff in a nurturing environment.