SEND Teaching Assistant: Hands-On Support & Mobility

education personnel; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

Professional Growth

Supportive Environment

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Education Personnel in Derby is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Manual Handling Qualified) to support students with complex physical needs and SEND. This full-time role requires immediate start and hands-on support in daily lessons, transitions, and mobility tasks.

You will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to implement safe lifting, transfers, and personal care within school routines, ensuring inclusive access to education while maintaining student dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Valid Manual Handling certificate or recent, verifiable training is essential.
• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker with children or young adults with severe physical disabilities or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Physical & mobility support following manual handling guidelines and care plans.
• Personal care including hygiene and hoisting where necessary.
• Academic assistance within the classroom using adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists and occupational therapists on daily routines.
• Maintain safe classroom environment and correctly use specialist equipment.

Skills

Manual Handling

Teaching Assistant

Job description

Education Personnel in Derby is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Manual Handling Qualified) to support students with complex physical needs and SEND. This full-time role requires immediate start and hands-on support in daily lessons, transitions, and mobility tasks.

You will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to implement safe lifting, transfers, and personal care within school routines, ensuring inclusive access to education while maintaining student dignity and safety.