COMPLEX NEEDS & PERSONAL CARE TEACHING ASSISTANT Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People Aspire People are recruiting experienced and caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex additional needs across primary and specialist school settings in Manchester. These roles involve providing individualised support to children who may require assistance with personal care, mobility, communication, sensory regulation and accessing everyday classroom activities. We are looking for reliable and compassionate candidates who understand the importance of maintaining pupils' dignity, promoting independence and providing consistent care throughout the school day. THE ROLE: - Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs - Assisting with personal care, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines where required - Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs - Helping pupils access classroom activities and learning opportunities - Supporting communication and interaction - Assisting with sensory activities and individual care routines - Following pupils' individual care plans and risk assessments - Encouraging independence wherever possible - Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour - Working closely with teachers, healthcare professionals and wider support teams THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: - Has recent experience supporting children with complex needs in a UK school or relevant care setting - Is confident and comfortable providing personal care - Understands the importance of dignity, safeguarding and confidentiality - Has a patient, compassionate and resilient approach - Can follow individual care plans and guidance from school staff - Is confident supporting pupils with communication and mobility needs - Works effectively as part of a wider team Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), medical needs or sensory impairments would be advantageous. WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE? - Full-time and part-time opportunities - Daily supply and long-term placements - Competitive daily pay rates - Dedicated consultant support - Opportunities across primary and specialist settings If you have experience supporting children with complex needs and are confident providing personal care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Aspire People for more information. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Complex Needs & Personal Care Teaching Assistant in Broughton employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
