SEN Teaching Assistant | Complex Needs & Personal Care
Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Pay: Up to £120 Per Day
Contract: Full Time, Term Time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
CANDL Recruitment is working with a specialist SEN school in South West London to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 12 to 16 with complex medical, physical and learning needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, PMLD Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a genuine difference within a specialist education setting.
The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), visual impairments, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, positive and confident providing both learning support and personal care. The right attitude and personality are just as important as experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding and supporting pupils with their daily routines.
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Support pupils with complex medical needs, including PEG feeding and medication administration where appropriately trained and authorised.
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Assist with moving and handling, including the safe use of hoists and mobility equipment.
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Support pupils with PMLD, physical disabilities and visual impairments.
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Work with verbal and nonverbal pupils, using appropriate communication strategies.
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Provide individual and small group learning support, adapting activities to meet pupils' needs.
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Support pupils who may display challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies.
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Encourage independence, communication and participation in everyday school activities.
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Work closely with teachers, healthcare professionals and other support staff to provide consistent care and education.
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Maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements
Essential:
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Previous experience supporting children, young people or adults with complex needs, whether in education, healthcare or social care.
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Experience providing personal care, including toileting, changing and feeding.
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