Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Tameside

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Tameside

£105 per day | 8:30am - 3:45pm | Secondary School | Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience supporting young people with complex needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Tameside.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them develop both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access learning, manage their needs and build confidence and independence.

The role will involve:

Supporting pupils with complex SEND needs
Providing 1:1 and small-group support in lessons
Helping pupils to regulate emotions and manage behaviour
Supporting communication and social development
Encouraging independence and life skills
Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals
Supporting pupils with personal care and hygiene needs
Maintaining a safe, calm and inclusive learning environmentCandidates must be comfortable providing personal care, including supporting pupils with toileting and personal hygiene, while always maintaining their dignity, privacy and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

Caring, patient and compassionate
Confident supporting children or young people with complex needs
Comfortable with personal care responsibilities
Calm and resilient
Able to build positive relationships with pupils
Reliable and committed
A strong team player
Passionate about supporting young people to reach their potentialPrevious experience within SEND, complex needs, personal care, specialist education or similar support settings is highly desirable. However, transferable experience will also be considered.

The Details

Location: Tameside
School: Secondary school
Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
Pay: £105 per day
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Start date: ASAP

Why Apply Through Tradewind?

As a Tradewind Teaching Assistant, you will have access to support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and opportunities to develop your experience within education and SEND settings.

If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people and feel you have the skills and compassion needed for this role, apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed