Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and respected education recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to work with children with complex disabilities in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves providing essential support to students with various special educational needs, promoting their happiness and self-reliance. You will assist in delivering sensory curriculum activities and help children with personal care and communication needs. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers a friendly, supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous pay rates

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Access to exclusive schools

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism and other SEND.
• Comfortable with personal care and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex needs in a specialist SEN school.
• Assist the class teacher and deliver sensory curriculum activities.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Communication methods (Makaton, PECS, BSL)

Personal care and manual handling

Effective communication with limited verbal skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities, Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1f0a5f57e2c7

Job Views: 11

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking for a role working with children with complex needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, physical needs, and a range of SEN? Do you have experience working with children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, SLD, or other SEND? Have you used communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, BSL, or others? Are you comfortable supporting children with physical disabilities, including personal care and manual handling?

The role involves working with pupils in a large specialist SEN school, supporting the class teacher and assisting children with various needs. Tasks may include physical support, communication assistance, and delivering sensory curriculum-based activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with people with disabilities or SEN
• Is willing to carry out personal care and manual handling
• Can communicate effectively with children with limited verbal skills
• Promotes happiness, self-reliance, and positive interactions

Why work with us?

• Established and respected education recruitment agency
• Generous pay rates
• Dedicated SEN Consultant
• Access to a wide range of exclusive schools
• Honest and friendly service
• Refer a Friend scheme

"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 in ensuring that myself and others are doing well and are comfortable in our roles is outstanding and highlights them as credits to the team."

If this role sounds like the right fit, send your CV or give us a call! Not the role you're looking for? We are constantly recruiting for various education positions. Get in touch to discuss available opportunities.