SEND Teaching assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work with pupils aged 11-19 in a highly specialist SEND school in Oldbury. The role requires hands-on support for students with complex medical and learning needs, including Autism, with personal care and medical support as needed.

The ideal candidate must hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, have the qualification listed on their CV, and demonstrate experience with SEND and complex needs within a

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11-19 with complex medical and additional needs in a specialist SEND school.
• Deliver hands-on support as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with personal care and medical/physical requirements as needed.
• Contribute to safeguarding and appropriate child protection processes.

Skills

Level 3 Health & Social Care

SEND experience

Autism support

Personal care

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

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.