Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities

ACADEMICS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work with children with complex disabilities in a specialist SEN school. The role involves supporting the class teacher and helping students with personal care, communication, and engaging in sensory learning activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with disabilities and be able to promote positive interactions and self-reliance among students. Join a supportive team and make a difference in the lives of children with special needs.

Benefits

Generous rates of pay

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Access to 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities or SEN.
• Ability to carry out personal care tasks.
• Effective communication with children with limited verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in a specialist SEN school.
• Assist children with physical support and communication.
• Deliver sensory curriculum-based learning activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Tools

Makaton

PECS

BSL

Job description

Job Description

Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities

Are you looking for your new role- working with children with complex needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, physical needs, and a range of SEN?

Have you ever worked with people with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, SLD, or other SEND?

Have you ever used Makaton, PECS, BSL, or any alternative communication method?

Have you ever supported people with physical disabilities, including those who require personal care or lifting and handling?

The Job…

Working with pupils in a large specialist SEN school, no two days will be the same! You'll be supporting the class teacher as part of a team of teaching assistants, to help the children with whatever they may need! Some physical support, help with communication and interpersonal skills, and delivery of sensory curriculum based learning activities!

You'll Be…

• Experienced working with people with a disability or SEN
• Happy to carry out personal care including changing and manual handling
• Able to communicate effectively with children who may have limited verbal skills
• Promoting happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions

We're… Academics!

• Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
• Generous rates of pay
• A dedicated SEN Consultant
• A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
• Honest and friendly service
• Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Our staff say…

• 'Regular and relevant work was provided, and I could not ask for more from a supply agency.'
• 'Professional, competitive and compassionate; they go above and beyond to ensure that you find the right placements!'
• 'Their attitude and diligence since in ensuring that myself and several others are doing well and are comfortable in our roles is outstanding and highlight them as credits to the team.'

Could this be the role for you? Send your CV over, or give me a call!

Is this role not what you're looking for? We are constantly in need of talented education staff to fill a wide variety of positions. Please get in touch and we're happy to discuss our opportunities with you!