SEND Teaching Assistant — Personal Care & Classroom Support

Redwood High; Heywood; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Redwood School in Heywood is seeking a Teaching Assistant 1+ (Personal Care) for January 2027 commence. This temporary, term-time post is 27.5 hours per week, offering essential support to very young learners with SEND in a caring school environment.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality intimate care, assist with personal hygiene, supervision, safety and learning support, while upholding strict safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Providing daily intimate and personal care, ensuring dignity, comfort, and respect at all times.
• Supporting pupils with personal hygiene routines, promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily intimate and personal care, ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Supporting pupils with personal hygiene routines and independence.
• Assisting with supervision, safety, wellbeing and personal care under guidance.
• Provide classroom cover as a Teaching Assistant when required and support learning environments.
• Demonstrating commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children with SEND.

Job description

Redwood School in Heywood is seeking a Teaching Assistant 1+ (Personal Care) for January 2027 commence. This temporary, term-time post is 27.5 hours per week, offering essential support to very young learners with SEND in a caring school environment.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality intimate care, assist with personal hygiene, supervision, safety and learning support, while upholding strict safeguarding standards.