Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

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.

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