SEND Teaching & Care Assistant – Term-Time 35h

Hugh Baird College; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Medicash

Staff benefits

Job summary

Hugh Baird College seeks a compassionate SEND Teaching and Care Assistant to support students at Thornton College, within the Transitions Hub. You will work with tutors to foster independence, life skills and employability in learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.

The role is permanent, full time but term-time only, with 35 hours weekly and 36 weeks per year, plus bolt-on pay for additional qualifications. LGPS and staff benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and staff.
• Empathy, sensitivity and ability to develop and sustain rapport with staff and students.
• Knowledge and understanding of challenges of working with people with differing needs/disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet students and manage attendance records.
• Assist and escort students with mobility difficulties and during trips.
• Address personal care needs with hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Supervise lunchtimes and breaks for student safety.
• Support learners during teaching sessions and track progress via ILPs.
• Participate in planning discussions to adapt support strategies.
• Provide first aid and maintain a safe environment.
• Contribute to enrichment sessions and events.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy & rapport

Disability awareness

Education

NVQ level 2 in Care

Level 2 Specialist Teaching Worker Award

Learning Support Certificate

Job description

Hugh Baird College seeks a compassionate SEND Teaching and Care Assistant to support students at Thornton College, within the Transitions Hub. You will work with tutors to foster independence, life skills and employability in learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.

The role is permanent, full time but term-time only, with 35 hours weekly and 36 weeks per year, plus bolt-on pay for additional qualifications. LGPS and staff benefits apply.