Personal Care Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a Personal Care Teaching Assistant to support pupils in SEN schools in Rochdale. The role covers both primary and secondary age groups, full-time, 5 days per week, with an ASAP start.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality care and learning support. The ideal candidate will have experience providing personal care to children, plus SEN experience and the ability to support pupils with autism and complex needs, following

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with SEN.
• Personal care experience with children.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs, autism and/or challenging behaviour.
• A DBS on the Update Service.
• References covering your most recent 2 years of employment/experience.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to pupils in a professional and dignified manner.
• Supporting children with complex and additional needs throughout the school day.
• Assisting pupils with autism and other SEN needs.
• Supporting children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Helping pupils access learning and participate in school activities.
• Supporting pupils with their individual care and educational needs.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Promoting pupils' independence, wellbeing and confidence.
• Following individual care plans and school safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Personal care experience

SEN school experience

Experience with complex needs

Experience with autism

Managing challenging behaviour

Job description

Personal Care Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools

Location: Rochdale
Working Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week
Age Groups: Primary & Secondary
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Aspire People

Are you an experienced Personal Care Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Aspire People are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Personal Care Teaching Assistants to work across SEN schools in Rochdale, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age groups.

We are looking for candidates who have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs and who are confident providing personal care and assisting pupils with complex needs.

The Role

As a Personal Care Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils, teachers and other support staff to provide high-quality care and learning support. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing personal care and support to pupils in a professional and dignified manner.
• Supporting children with complex and additional needs throughout the school day.
• Assisting pupils with autism and other SEN needs.
• Supporting children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Helping pupils access learning and participate in school activities.
• Supporting pupils with their individual care and educational needs.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Promoting pupils' independence, wellbeing and confidence.
• Following individual care plans and school safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

Aspire People are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience providing personal care to children or young people.
• Have experience working in an SEN school or with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Have experience supporting children with complex needs.
• Have experience working with children with autism.
• Have experience supporting children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Are confident and comfortable providing personal care.
• Are patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Can build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Can commit to working 5 days per week.
• Have a professional and reliable approach to their work.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and maintaining children's dignity and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN.
• Previous personal care experience with children.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs, autism and/or challenging behaviour.
• A DBS on the Update Service.
• References covering your most recent 2 years of employment/experience.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, 5 days per week.

Why Work With Aspire People?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive SEN environment where your experience and dedication can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.