SEND Support Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced SEND Support Assistant to work with students who have complex learning and care needs at a Leeds specialist school. You will support teaching staff with tailored learning activities and daily routines, while delivering personal care as required to maintain dignity and safety.

The role is offered on a short-term or long-term basis, with a focus on safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, complex learning difficulties or additional care needs
• Confidence and willingness to provide personal and intimate care as part of the role
• Experience supporting students with communication difficulties, physical disabilities or complex needs (desirable)
• A patient, caring and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable students
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• The successful SEND Support Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored learning support and assist with daily routines
• Deliver personal and intimate care where required, ensuring students' dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Team player

Education

Qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning/Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced SEND Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex additional needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding to help students overcome barriers to learning?

Are you confident providing personal and intimate care while promoting independence and dignity?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Leeds that supports students with complex additional needs. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student is supported to develop their confidence, independence and individual abilities.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Support Assistant on a short-term or long-term basis, supporting students with complex learning and care needs. The successful SEND Support Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored learning support, assist with daily routines and deliver personal and intimate care where required, ensuring students' dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

The successful SEND Support Assistant will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, complex learning difficulties or additional care needs
• Confidence and willingness to provide personal and intimate care as part of the role
• Experience supporting students with communication difficulties, physical disabilities or complex needs (desirable)
• A patient, caring and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable students
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.