SEND Teaching assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Oldbury. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with day-to-day supply/ongoing/long-term contracts available.

You will support pupils aged 11-19 with complex medical and additional needs, including autism, personal care requirements and significant learning needs. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, have it listed on their CV, and be comfortable working as

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Must have the Level 3 qualification clearly listed on CV.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and complex needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Confident supporting pupils with medical and physical needs.
• Patient, caring and resilient.
• Able to work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Autism support

Personal care

Medical/physical needs

Patience & empathy

Team player

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Oldbury

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Contract: Day-to-day supply / ongoing / Longterm

Age Group: 11-19 years

Aspire People are looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification to join a highly specialist and complex SEND school in Oldbury.

The school supports pupils aged 11-19 with complex medical and additional needs, including Autism, personal care requirements and significant learning needs. This is a hands-on role where experience supporting young people with complex needs is essential.

The ideal candidate:

• Must hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
• Must have the Level 3 qualification clearly listed on their CV
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and complex needs
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Confident supporting pupils with medical and physical needs
• Patient, caring and resilient
• Able to work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team

What we offer:

• Ongoing work within a specialist SEND setting
• Support from an experienced SEND recruitment consultant
• Opportunity to gain further experience working with complex needs
• Potential for longer-term opportunities

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks