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Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant (Contract)

19 October by TeacherActive : North : Yorkshire : Leeds: PRI-SEC-SEND

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -Yorkshire and the Humber -West Yorkshire -Leeds
Salary:
£100 - £120/day

Job Title: Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex learning needs, physical disabilities or additional needs?

Are you confident providing personal care and intimate care support to students who require additional assistance throughout the school day?

Are you a patient, compassionate and resilient individual who is passionate about making a difference in a specialist SEND setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive SEND school based in Leeds, which provides specialist education for students with a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), autism / ASD, physical disabilities and additional learning needs. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is supported to develop their independence, communication skills and confidence.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant for short-term or long-term placements, with an ASAP start. The successful Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide one-to-one and small group support, assist students with their learning and development, and provide personal care and intimate care where required, ensuring students' dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

The successful Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant will have:

  • A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant care qualification is desirable

  • Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, PMLD, autism / ASD or physical disabilities

  • Experience working within a SEND school, specialist provision or care setting is desirable

  • Confidence and willingness to provide personal care and intimate care, including toileting, changing and supporting students with their daily needs

  • Knowledge of communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS or sensory-based learning is desirable

  • A patient, caring and adaptable approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

  • CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

  • Market leading rates of pay

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an enthusiastic and committed Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant looking for an opportunity to support students with complex needs in a specialist SEND school in Leeds, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: cameron.lennie@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945

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