SEND Teaching Assistant - Term-Time Impact & Learning

Aspire People; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Full training including Team Teach

Refer a friend £250

Joining bonus £100 after 10 shifts

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking enthusiastic Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with severe, profound and complex needs in West Kirby. This role is ideal for those transitioning from care, healthcare or support work into education.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and medical staff to provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with personal care and mobility, and run sensory and play activities tailored to each child.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils engage in learning
• Supporting personal care, including toileting and changing
• Assisting with mobility and physical needs, including wheelchair transfers and hoisting
• Delivering sensory-based and play-based activities tailored to each child
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and medical professionals to keep children safe, comfortable and included

Job description

Aspire People is seeking enthusiastic Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with severe, profound and complex needs in West Kirby. This role is ideal for those transitioning from care, healthcare or support work into education.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and medical staff to provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with personal care and mobility, and run sensory and play activities tailored to each child.