At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with complex needs, providing tailored learning and personal care.
- Company: Specialist school in Leeds dedicated to nurturing students with additional needs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 24/7 consultant support, CPD courses, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and strong communication skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you an experienced SEND Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex additional needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding to help students overcome barriers to learning? Are you confident providing personal and intimate care while promoting independence and dignity?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Leeds that supports students with complex additional needs. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student is supported to develop their confidence, independence and individual abilities.
The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Support Assistant on a short-term or long-term basis, supporting students with complex learning and care needs. The successful SEND Support Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored learning support, assist with daily routines and deliver personal and intimate care where required, ensuring students' dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
The successful SEND Support Assistant will have:
- Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable)
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND, complex learning difficulties or additional care needs
- Confidence and willingness to provide personal and intimate care as part of the role
- Experience supporting students with communication difficulties, physical disabilities or complex needs (desirable)
- A patient, caring and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable students
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
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. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
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