Specialist TA for SLD/PMLD — Year-Round Holistic Support

The Children's Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Multidisciplinary team

Career progression

Job summary

The Children's Trust in Guildford is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our School Team. You will provide high-quality support for children with severe learning difficulties, PMLD and complex therapeutic needs, placing each child's quality of life at the heart of our work.

Under the direction of the class teacher you will assist with education, personal care and healthcare needs, work within a multidisciplinary team, and take part in ongoing training to develop clinical competencies

Qualifications

• Support development and education of pupils with SLD and PMLD.
• Work under supervision of a teacher.
• Assist with learning access and pupil management.
• Provide direct care including personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support development and education of pupils in your allocated class.
• Support access to learning and general pupil management.
• Provide high standard of direct care including personal care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate commitment to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Reliability

Organisation

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Children's Trust in Guildford is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our School Team. You will provide high-quality support for children with severe learning difficulties, PMLD and complex therapeutic needs, placing each child's quality of life at the heart of our work.

Under the direction of the class teacher you will assist with education, personal care and healthcare needs, work within a multidisciplinary team, and take part in ongoing training to develop clinical competencies