Teaching Assistant (Manual Handling Qualified)

education personnel; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

Professional Growth

Supportive Environment

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Education Personnel in Derby is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Manual Handling Qualified) to support students with complex physical needs and SEND. This full-time role requires immediate start and hands-on support in daily lessons, transitions, and mobility tasks.

You will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to implement safe lifting, transfers, and personal care within school routines, ensuring inclusive access to education while maintaining student dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Valid Manual Handling certificate or recent, verifiable training is essential.
• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker with children or young adults with severe physical disabilities or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Physical & mobility support following manual handling guidelines and care plans.
• Personal care including hygiene and hoisting where necessary.
• Academic assistance within the classroom using adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists and occupational therapists on daily routines.
• Maintain safe classroom environment and correctly use specialist equipment.

Skills

Manual Handling

Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Manual Handling Qualified) Location: Derby, UK Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate

Are you a skilled Teaching Assistant with up-to-date manual handling training? We are seeking a dedicated and physically confident professional to join our team in Derby for an immediate, full-time start.

In this vital role, you will provide essential academic and physical support to students with complex physical disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SEND). You will play a key part in ensuring our students can safely access their education, move around the school environment with dignity, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical & Mobility Support: Safely assist students with physical disabilities during transitions, transfers, and movement around the school, strictly following manual handling guidelines and individual care plans.
• Personal Care: Provide dignified support with personal care, hygiene, and hoisting requirements where necessary, ensuring student comfort and safety at all times.
• Academic Assistance: Support students within the classroom, helping them engage with the curriculum, use adaptive equipment, and participate fully in lessons.
• Therapy Implementation: Work alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists to implement daily physical therapy or stretching routines.
• Safety & Wellbeing: Maintain a safe classroom environment by checking and correctly utilizing specialist equipment (e.g., hoists, standing frames, specialized seating).

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: A valid, accredited Manual Handling certificate (or recent, verifiable training) is essential for this role.
• Experience: Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker with children or young adults who have severe physical disabilities or complex needs.
• Skills: Expert knowledge of safe lifting, transferring, and hoisting techniques, combined with a patient and empathetic nature.
• Commitment: Ability to work full-time hours and hit the ground running with an immediate start.
• Compliance: An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to undergo a new check) is mandatory.

What We Offer

• Immediate Start: A full-time position ready for you to begin working and earning straight away.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for specialized training in SEND support, medical administration, and safe physical intervention.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative, welcoming school team that values your specialist skills.
• Competitive Pay: Excellent daily or weekly pay rates reflecting your specialist qualifications