Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities

Academics; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Wirral is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for Children with Complex Disabilities to support pupils across Wirral in classrooms and 1:1 settings. You will work with children with learning, physical and communication needs, assist with personal care and PEG feeding, and apply positive behaviour strategies.

Applicants based in Wirral or willing to travel are encouraged to apply. This full-time role offers opportunities for long-term progression and requires enhanced background

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom or with children.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support.
• Experience with PEG feeding and personal care.
• Based in Wirral or willing to travel.
• Proactive and dedicated to student learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students.
• Support children with complex learning, physical and communication needs.
• Assist with personal care.
• Use positive behaviour 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