Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities

Academics Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous rates of pay

Dedicated SEN Consultant

Access to ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Teaching Assistant for children with complex disabilities. In this role, you will support a class teacher in a specialist SEN school, helping children with various needs and encouraging positive interactions. The ideal candidate will have experience with disabilities, be comfortable with personal care, and possess effective communication skills. Competitive rates of pay and ongoing support from dedicated consultants are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and assist children with their needs.
• Participate in delivering sensory curriculum based learning.
• Promote positive interactions and happiness among students.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Effective communication skills

Ability to promote self-reliance

Personal care and manual handling

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 encouraging 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!