Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £100 i £105 bob dydd |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oldham, Greater Manchester |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 178048 |
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Location: Oldham (between Failsworth and Oldham, easily accessible by public transport)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Temp to Perm (Through to July 2025)
Daily Rate: From £100 per day
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school in the Oldham area. This role is ideal for candidates who have previously worked with students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) or those from a care/support background who are ready to transition into an educational setting.
You will be supporting students aged 11+ with complex learning and medical needs. These include non-verbal communication, epilepsy, breathing difficulties, and tube feeding. The students are working at a sensory developmental level, and personal care will be part of your daily responsibilities.
Whether you're providing one-on-one support or working with small groups, your focus will be on helping every student feel safe, engaged, and supported in their learning journey.
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Provide dedicated classroom support for students with complex learning and medical needs.
Provide dedicated classroom support for students with complex learning and medical needs.
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Use alternative communication methods (e.g. , Makaton, PECs, visual aids).
Use alternative communication methods (e.g. , Makaton, PECs, visual aids).
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Assist with sensory-based learning activities tailored to individual development.
Assist with sensory-based learning activities tailored to individual development.
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Deliver personal care when required with dignity and sensitivity.
Deliver personal care when required with dignity and sensitivity.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
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Previous experience in a similar SEN or care role (PMLD/complex needs highly desirable).
Previous experience in a similar SEN or care role (PMLD/complex needs highly desirable).
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Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred).
Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred).
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
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Confident in using basic IT tools and platforms for educational support.
Confident in using basic IT tools and platforms for educational support.
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GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
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Right to work in the UK.
Right to work in the UK.
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Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
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Two professional, child-related references covering the last two years.
Two professional, child-related references covering the last two years.
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Opportunity for a long-term role with the potential to go permanent.
Opportunity for a long-term role with the potential to go permanent.
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Supportive, inclusive school environment with access to professional development.
Supportive, inclusive school environment with access to professional development.
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Dedicated consultant to guide you through your journey.
Dedicated consultant to guide you through your journey.
If you're passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV to apply.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Temp to Perm (Through to July 2025)
Daily Rate: From £100 per day
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school in the Oldham area. This role is ideal for candidates who have previously worked with students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) or those from a care/support background who are ready to transition into an educational setting.
You will be supporting students aged 11+ with complex learning and medical needs. These include non-verbal communication, epilepsy, breathing difficulties, and tube feeding. The students are working at a sensory developmental level, and personal care will be part of your daily responsibilities.
Whether you're providing one-on-one support or working with small groups, your focus will be on helping every student feel safe, engaged, and supported in their learning journey.
-
Provide dedicated classroom support for students with complex learning and medical needs.
Provide dedicated classroom support for students with complex learning and medical needs.
-
Use alternative communication methods (e.g. , Makaton, PECs, visual aids).
Use alternative communication methods (e.g. , Makaton, PECs, visual aids).
-
Assist with sensory-based learning activities tailored to individual development.
Assist with sensory-based learning activities tailored to individual development.
-
Deliver personal care when required with dignity and sensitivity.
Deliver personal care when required with dignity and sensitivity.
-
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
-
Previous experience in a similar SEN or care role (PMLD/complex needs highly desirable).
Previous experience in a similar SEN or care role (PMLD/complex needs highly desirable).
-
Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred).
Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred).
-
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
-
Confident in using basic IT tools and platforms for educational support.
Confident in using basic IT tools and platforms for educational support.
-
GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
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Right to work in the UK.
Right to work in the UK.
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Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
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Two professional, child-related references covering the last two years.
Two professional, child-related references covering the last two years.
-
Opportunity for a long-term role with the potential to go permanent.
Opportunity for a long-term role with the potential to go permanent.
-
Supportive, inclusive school environment with access to professional development.
Supportive, inclusive school environment with access to professional development.
-
Dedicated consultant to guide you through your journey.
Dedicated consultant to guide you through your journey.
If you're passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV to apply.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.