Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are seeking Teaching Assistants, to provide support for complex needs learners. 

Full time 

83.85 pay per day 

Training offered 

Purpose of the Job

• To work under the direction of the SENDCo as part of the Learning Support Team in supporting and including students with specific learning needs and disabilities.

Key responsibilities To be the Teaching Assistant (TA) supporting various departments as required:

• support students with physical disabilities including personal care and physiotherapy needs

• work with teachers to support learning of students • work flexibly according to need across the Academy

• support students in lessons, small groups and 1:1, to enable students with specific learning needs to access their curriculum

• provide feedback and records of progress/difficulties to the SENDCo as appropriate

• undertake administrative tasks at the direction of the SENDCo, including assisting with routine student testing

• promote student independence and develop students’ confidence and self-esteem

• act as readers/scribes/invigilators for students with exam access arrangements

• be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection; and report all concerns to an appropriate person. Knowledge, experience and training

• experience of working with or caring for children of the relevant age • good numeracy and literacy skills • ability to work as part of a team.

If you would like to join Teaching Personnel, please apply with your CV. 

Qualifications Required: 

GCSE 5 minimum, A-C 

Manual Handling (perferred) 

Driving License (preferred) 

Experience working within the care industry (preferred) 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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