Specialist Teaching Assistant

Sophie Bell & Associates Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Structured training and development

Supportive multidisciplinary teams

Career progression through enhanced CP

Job summary

Sophie Bell & Associates Ltd is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our client’s school team in Greater London. This 37.5-hour-per-week role runs Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, year-round (52 weeks).

The successful candidate will provide high-quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs. You will work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher, supporting access to

Qualifications

• Support an integrated approach to education, health, and care.
• Work under supervision of an allocated teacher.
• Support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in managing pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care.
• Support learning opportunities and pupil progress.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with managing pupils' day-to-day needs.

Skills

Patience

Caregiving

Teamwork

Reliability

Organised

Education

None specified

Tools

CPD training

Job description

Greater London

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specific Hours: 37.5 hours per week full time, Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00

Salary: £29,560 - £31,284 (dependent on experience) pro rata for part time hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Client's School Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide high-quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do.

Role Requirements

• Support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health, and care.
• Work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher
• Support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
• Provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Patient and caring.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and organised.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Willing to learn and undertake ongoing training.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives while benefiting from:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Structured training and development opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams.
• Career progression through enhanced clinical competencies and specialist training.
• A rewarding environment focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.

Please note this position follows a 52-week working pattern, supporting the school’s operations throughout the year rather than term-time only