Complex Needs Teaching Assistant in Wirral, Merseyside

Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Pay: £95-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is urgently seeking an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school on the Wirral.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual who has experience supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism and complex additional needs.

The position is full-time, with an immediate start available, and offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a supportive specialist education setting.

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex learning and physical needs.

• Support children with PMLD, SLD, Autism and additional communication or sensory needs.

• Assist with personal care, mobility and daily routines where required.

• Support pupils with sensory activities, communication strategies and individual learning programmes.

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.

• Help pupils develop their independence, confidence and communication skills

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Previous experience supporting children or adults with complex needs, ideally within a specialist school, SEND provision or care setting.

• Experience working with PMLD, SLD, Autism or physical disabilities.

• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.

• Confidence supporting personal care and pupils with additional physical needs.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Experience in a specialist SEND school would be highly advantageous, although applications from experienced care workers, support workers and residential support staff are also welcome.

• Competitive daily pay, dependent on experience.

• Full-time opportunities with immediate starts available.

• Access to free CPD and professional development through The National College.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND recruitment consultant.

• Opportunities to secure long-term and potentially permanent positions.

• Work with specialist SEND schools across the Wirral.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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