Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs & Individual Support (Term Time)

Sefton Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Merefield School, part of the Southport Learning Trust, is seeking dedicated teaching assistants to support pupils with complex needs. The role is permanent, part-time/term-time, 32.50 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of £23,142.

You will contribute to a rich curriculum, assist with learning in small groups and one-to-one settings, and support pupils with medical needs and personal care. For tours or enquiries contact Gemma Parker.

Qualifications

• Dedicated and experienced teaching assistants with a keen interest in supporting pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a pupil to learn and communicate through a total communication approach.
• Supporting the pupil with their learning on an individual basis, in small groups and as part of the class.
• Supporting pupils with medical needs including the administration of medication and other interventions with training.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment / resources required to meet the lesson plans / relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
• Supporting pupils with swimming sessions in our hydrotherapy pool.

Skills

Pupil support

Total communication approach

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

Merefield School, part of the Southport Learning Trust, is seeking dedicated teaching assistants to support pupils with complex needs. The role is permanent, part-time/term-time, 32.50 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of £23,142.

You will contribute to a rich curriculum, assist with learning in small groups and one-to-one settings, and support pupils with medical needs and personal care. For tours or enquiries contact Gemma Parker.