Special Needs Teaching Assistant — Empower Students' Growth

Stockport; Stockport; Teletrabalho; GBP 20 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Heaton School seeks a resilient Teaching Assistant to support students with highly complex needs in a specialist setting. You will deliver tailored learning activities under guidance from teachers and therapists, while providing personal care and supporting communication.

Excellent teamwork and willingness to learn Makaton/PECS are essential; prior SEND or care experience is helpful, with thorough DBS clearance and safeguarding commitments. This is a term-time, permanent role.

Qualificações

• Experience in SEND, care, nursing, or psychology is advantageous.
• No formal classroom experience is required, but the right heart and mindset matters.
• Willingness to learn specialist communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS).

Responsabilidades

• Deliver highly personalised learning and sensory activities under the guidance of class teachers and therapists.
• Assist with vital personal care, mobility, and medical/sensory regulation needs with dignity and respect.
• Use positive behaviour support strategies to understand and support communication, creating a safe environment.
• Track and celebrate progress, recognizing small wins as major milestones.

Conhecimentos

Resilient

Patient

Natural Communicator

Team Player

Passionate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Heaton School seeks a resilient Teaching Assistant to support students with highly complex needs in a specialist setting. You will deliver tailored learning activities under guidance from teachers and therapists, while providing personal care and supporting communication.

Excellent teamwork and willingness to learn Makaton/PECS are essential; prior SEND or care experience is helpful, with thorough DBS clearance and safeguarding commitments. This is a term-time, permanent role.