Level 3 TA: Physical & Medical Needs & Assistive Tech

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with physical and/or medical needs in a specialist provision in Gateshead, while helping access learning through assistive technology.

You will work alongside specialist teachers and education professionals to help pupils become independent, confident and included, adapting activities and supporting the use of technology to access the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children or young people with physical and/or medical needs.
• Experience working within a SEND or specialist education environment.
• Knowledge or experience of assistive technology, specialist equipment or accessible ICT.
• Understanding of safe moving and handling and healthcare plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt your approach to individual pupils.
• Confidence to work independently across different settings.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle – essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with physical and/or medical needs to access education.
• Adapting learning activities around individual needs, including mobility, fatigue and medical considerations.
• Supporting pupils to develop independence, communication and participation.
• Working with assistive technology, specialist equipment or accessible ICT to remove barriers to learning.
• Setting up, checking and supporting the safe use of specialist equipment.
• Troubleshooting basic technical issues and ensuring equipment is working effectively.
• Supporting alternative ways for pupils to record their work and access the curriculum, including IT and AAC.
• Working alongside specialist teachers, SENCOs, therapists, medical professionals, families and school staff.
• Providing feedback and observations to help monitor pupil progress and the effectiveness of support.
• Following individual healthcare, moving and handling and physical/medical needs plans.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring equipment is used safely and appropriately.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Tools

Assistive technology

Accessible ICT

Job description

Protocol Education are seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with physical and/or medical needs in a specialist provision in Gateshead, while helping access learning through assistive technology.

You will work alongside specialist teachers and education professionals to help pupils become independent, confident and included, adapting activities and supporting the use of technology to access the curriculum.