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Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support - Complex Care Needs)
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 90 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Complex Care Needs)
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
We 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.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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