SEND Teaching Assistant — Compassionate Classroom Support

Aspire People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Teach training

Joining bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with severe, profound and complex learning and physical needs in Liverpool. This is ideal for people with transferable skills from care or healthcare and for those transitioning into education.

We offer term-time hours, full training including Team Teach, ongoing SEND education support, and a real, visible difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with additional physical or learning needs.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach, especially with personal care.
• Willingness to learn about PICA, PEG feeding, epilepsy and care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils engage in learning.
• Support personal care, including toileting and changing.
• Assist with mobility and physical needs, including wheelchair transfers and hoisting.
• Deliver sensory-based and play-based activities tailored to each child.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and medical professionals to keep children safe, comfortable and included.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with severe, profound and complex learning and physical needs in Liverpool. This is ideal for people with transferable skills from care or healthcare and for those transitioning into education.

We offer term-time hours, full training including Team Teach, ongoing SEND education support, and a real, visible difference in students' lives.