Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities

Academics; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities to join schools across Wirral. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for students with complex needs, personal care assistance, PEG feeding, and using positive behavioural management strategies.

Based in Wirral or surrounding areas, travel may be required, with safeguarding checks completed. The position is full-time, offering long-term potential for the right candidate, and salary determined by

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching assistants or working with children in classroom or similar setting.
• Experience with complex disabilities and PEG feeding.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students.
• Supporting children with complex learning, physical and communication needs.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Experienced in PEG feeding.
• Using positive and appropriate behavioural management strategies.

Skills

1:1 support

Classroom experience

PEG feeding

Personal care

Behaviour management

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in their education and development?

We are looking for a caring, dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities to join a range of schools across Wirral to support children and young people with complex disabilities. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is compassionate, nurturing, and confident in providing both educational and 1:1 support.

If you have worked in a classroom setting or have supported vulnerable children and young adults, and you are based in Wirral, we encourage you to apply!

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities, you will be:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students.
• Supporting children with complex learning, physical and communication needs.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Experienced in PEG feeding.
• Using positive and appropriate behavioural management strategies.

About You:

As a Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities, you will:

• Be based in Wirral or surrounding areas, or be willing to travel.
• Have previous experience in a classroom or working with children.
• Be confident in providing 1:1 support.
• Be experienced in PEG feeding and providing personal care.
• Be proactive and dedicated to engaging with students and assisting in their learning and development.

This would be a full-time role and has the potential to be long term for the right candidate. If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities, and are based in Wirral, we would love to hear from you!

As safeguarding is a priority for Academics, all considered candidates will be subject to enhanced background checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.