Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support - Complex Care Needs)

Teaching Personnel

  • Leicester
  • £110 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Complex Care Needs)
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualificationsWe are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with complex care needs, including a tracheostomy, within a secondary partnership school setting.Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality personal and educational support to a pupil with complex medical needs during the school day
  • Work closely with the class teacher and wider staff to facilitate the pupil's access to learning
  • Deliver care routines as required, including suctioning and monitoring of the tracheostomy
  • Support with mobility, communication, and personal care as necessary
  • Ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment at all times
  • Maintain effective communication with healthcare professionals, parents/carers, and school staff
Essential Requirements:
  • Up-to-date and valid training in tracheostomy care and emergency procedures
  • Experience supporting children or young people with medical or complex needs in an educational or healthcare setting
  • A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Desirable:
  • Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3)
  • Additional training in manual handling and PEG feeding
  • Experience working in a secondary school environment
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life, helping them to access education in a safe and supportive environment.To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and current qualifications asap. This position is starting in September, but interviews will be ideally happening before the end of term.

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