Medical Support Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking Teaching Assistants to support students with a range of medical, physical and additional needs in a Northampton SEN school. The role involves assisting with learning and daily development, and providing personal care when required.

Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities are available, with varying patterns to fit the school's requirements. Prior experience in education, healthcare, care work or similar settings is advantageous for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with medical or physical needs is desirable.
• Experience in education, healthcare, care work or similar setting is advantageous.
• Comfort with personal care tasks and mobility support required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of medical and physical needs in the classroom and wider school environment.
• Provide personal care support where required (toileting and related tasks).
• Assist students with mobility and physical needs following manual handling procedures.
• Support learning, engagement and day-to-day development of students.
• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide consistent support.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Learning support

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Job description

Medical Care Teaching Assistant - SEN SchoolLocation: NorthamptonAgency: Tradewind RecruitmentPosition: Teaching AssistantContract: Long-term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Available

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to support students within a SEN school in Northampton. The school supports students with a range of medical, physical and additional needs, with some students also presenting with high-functioning autism.

The Role

• Supporting students with a range of medical and physical needs within the classroom and wider school environment.
• Providing personal care support where required, including toileting and other personal care needs.
• Supporting students with mobility and physical needs, including following appropriate manual handling procedures.
• Assisting students with their learning, engagement and day-to-day development.
• Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide consistent support.

The School

The school provides a supportive environment for students with a variety of SEND needs. The role would suit someone with previous experience in education, healthcare, care work, support work or a similar setting.

Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities are available, with a variety of working patterns depending on the school's requirements.

If you have experience supporting individuals with medical, physical or personal care needs and are looking to work within a SEN setting, we'd love to hear from you.