Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Stockport & Tameside

AMA Admin; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Fast-track registration

Flexible working opportunities

Free access to Milk Academy CPD

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking patient, resilient and dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex needs across Stockport and Tameside from September.

We welcome applicants who are experienced in SEND support, autism, physical disabilities and SEMH, and who can help children access learning with personalised strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs or SEND.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or SEND TA.
• Experience with autism, SEMH, or physical disabilities desirable.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Support pupils to access learning through personalised and differentiated activities.
• Promote communication, independence and social development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Follow individual support plans and specific care or learning strategies.
• Assist pupils with their day-to-day needs where required.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and wider support teams.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate relevant information to school staff.
• Maintain a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patient

Resilient

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Stockport & Tameside

Location: Stockport & Tameside
Salary: £107.71 - £115 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: September

Milk Education is seeking patient, resilient and dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistants to work across specialist and SEND settings in Stockport and Tameside from September.

We're looking for experienced Teaching Assistants and support professionals who are confident supporting children and young people with complex and additional needs and who are passionate about providing individualised support.

Our schools may support pupils with a range of needs including autism, complex learning difficulties, communication needs, physical disabilities and SEMH.

The successful candidates will be comfortable working closely with pupils who may require a higher level of individual support and will help them access learning, develop independence and engage positively with school life.

With a range of opportunities available, we're open to speaking with candidates looking for long-term, short-term, part-time, full-time, temporary or permanent positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with complex needs
• Support pupils to access learning through personalised and differentiated activities
• Promote communication, independence and social development
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Follow individual support plans and specific care or learning strategies
• Assist pupils with their day-to-day needs where required
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and wider support teams
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate relevant information to school staff
• Maintain a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex needs or SEND
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Support Worker or similar
• Experience supporting autism, physical disabilities, communication needs or SEMH is desirable
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• A patient, calm and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of individual needs
• Personal care experience is desirable but not essential
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils' development and independence

Why Work with Milk Education:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Full-time, part-time, temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Opportunities across Stockport and Tameside
• Work across specialist and SEND settings
• Flexible working opportunities
• Fast-track registration and compliance
• 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
• Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
• FREE wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
• 24/7 consultant support
• Work with the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency
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