SEN 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

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.