SEN Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs Schools in Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside
Do you count a few extra seconds of eye contact as a really good day? Specialist schools across Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area need SEN Teaching Assistants for pupils with complex needs.
About the Role
In complex needs settings, progress might mean choosing between two objects or tolerating a new texture. You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, physical disabilities or medical needs, often as part of a close team of teachers, therapists and nursing staff. Personal care, feeding, moving and positioning are a regular part of the day. You will also use sensory activities, objects of reference and switches, and follow therapy programmes from physiotherapists and speech and language therapists. Bookings are long term in areas including Croxteth, Norris Green, Childwall and Kirkby. Care sector experience is very welcome.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties
- Help with personal care, feeding, moving and positioning
- Use sensory activities, objects of reference and switches
- Follow therapy programmes from physio and SALT
- Keep accurate care and progress records
Requirements
- Experience with complex needs in school, care or health
- Willing to support personal and intimate care
- Moving and handling experience is an advantage
- A gentle, observant approach
- All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check, references and right to work checks.
What We Offer
- £85 to £110 per day, depending on experience
- A dedicated consultant on the Merseyside and Cheshire desk, 0151 404 9965
- Long term work around your commitments
- No fees to candidates, and help with your checks
- Consideration for other SEN roles across Merseyside