Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with complex needs in Manchester. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils aged 19 to 25, providing essential learning support and personal care. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature and a passion for enhancing the learning and development of young individuals. The organization offers a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and numerous benefits, including generous leave and a health and wellbeing package. If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can truly make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing package

Discount card for retail and leisure

Life Assurance

Choice of pension scheme

Access to on-site gym and swimming pool

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with complex health needs preferred.
• GCSE English and Maths required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' daily learning on a one-to-one basis.
• Provide personal care and assist with leisure activities.

Skills

Experience with complex health needs

Communication skills

Caring nature

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade A-C)

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Education

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants for a large SEN College supporting pupils aged 19 to 25 years old. In these active roles, you will work on a one-to-one basis supporting the pupils' daily learning and providing additional support such as personal care, communication, and leisure activities. Some students may present challenging behavior; therefore, experience is advantageous but not essential as training is provided. Candidates should be comfortable working in this environment. These roles are physically demanding, requiring you to keep up with active students who may like to run, use adapted bikes, and swim. If you seek a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a difference and share our values, we’d like to hear from you!

Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths (grade A-C) or Level 2 literacy and numeracy
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex health needs preferred
• Caring nature with a passion for supporting children with complex needs and enhancing their learning and development

Support and benefits

We support all new starters with a 2-week induction and ongoing training. We promote your development through appraisals and supervisions and encourage career progression throughout the organization.

Other benefits include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement (weeks per year aligned with school holidays)
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing package, including Employee Assistance, wellbeing programs, and Occupational Health
• Retail, food, and leisure discount card
• Life Assurance
• Choice of pension scheme
• Access to on-site gym and swimming pool