SEN Teaching Assistant - Empower Complex Needs Students

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

DBS support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEN at Fountains High School, Burton upon Trent.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support across a range of curriculum and life-skills activities, including personal care and mobility assistance. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families to enable pupils to engage in learning and develop independence, in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEN and disabilities.
• Strong communication with pupils, families and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups across curriculum and life-skills activities.
• Assist students with complex learning, physical, communication, sensory, and medical needs.
• Support wheelchair users and assist with mobility with appropriate training.
• Use visual supports, Makaton, PECS, and communication devices as needed.
• Assist with personal and intimate care maintaining dignity and respect.
• Help pupils achieve EHCP outcomes and personal development targets.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through nurturing support.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to deliver outcomes.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEN at Fountains High School, Burton upon Trent.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support across a range of curriculum and life-skills activities, including personal care and mobility assistance. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families to enable pupils to engage in learning and develop independence, in a safe, inclusive environment.