Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Long-term opportunity

Supportive environment

SEND exposure

Consultant support

Education opportunities

Job summary

Principal Education are recruiting an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join an all-girls secondary school in Whitechapel, East London. This full-time role supports a student with complex needs, including personal care and mobility assistance.

You will provide 1:1 and classroom support, follow individual care plans, promote independence and wellbeing, and work closely with teachers and the SENCO. Female applicants only. Immediate start available with a daily rate of £100-£120.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with complex needs/SEND.
• Experience with personal or intimate care.
• Experience with manual handling.
• Female applicants only.

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

SEND experience

Personal care

Manual handling

Teamwork

Communication

Caring/RESILIENT

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Female Only

Location: Whitechapel, East London

School: All-Girls Secondary School

Position: Full-Time

Rate: £100-£120 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Principal Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive all-girls secondary school in Whitechapel.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring, patient and experienced TA who has a strong background supporting students with complex needs, personal care and physical support requirements.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to a student with complex additional needs, helping them to access learning and participate fully in school life.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and classroom support to a student with complex needs.
• Supporting with personal care and intimate care when required.
• Assisting with manual handling and mobility support.
• Following individual care and support plans.
• Supporting the student to access lessons and school activities.
• Promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCO and other support staff.
• Maintaining a calm, patient and nurturing approach at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working with complex needs/SEND.
• Proven experience providing personal or intimate care.
• Experience with manual handling and physical support.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with students.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience working within a school, college, care or specialist setting is desirable.
• Due to the intimate/personal care requirements of the role and the school's all-girls setting, this position is open to female applicants only.

What We Offer

• £100-£120 per day, depending on experience.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Supportive school environment.
• Excellent experience within a secondary SEND setting.
• Dedicated support from your Principal Education consultant.
• Opportunities for further education and SEND roles.