Salary: £95 - 120 per day
Reference: iqra11
GSL Education is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a highly specialist and outstanding SEN school in Islington supporting pupils aged 2–19 with complex physical, sensory, medical and learning needs. The school is renowned for its inclusive environment, specialist provision and multidisciplinary approach to supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and severe learning needs.
This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant who has previously supported children or adults with PMLD, complex needs, physical disabilities or medical needs.
- Supporting pupils with PMLD, severe learning difficulties and complex physical needs
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Providing personal care, including toileting, changing and feeding support
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Assisting with mobility and physical interventions where required
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Supporting pupils who use wheelchairs, AAC devices and alternative communication methods
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Working closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and other specialist staff
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Promoting pupil independence, communication and engagement in learning
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Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
The school's own vacancies highlight that the role involves a significant level of physical support and personal care, working with pupils who have physical, communication and complex health needs.
- Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD or complex SEN needs
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Comfortable providing personal care
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Experience within a special school, care setting, residential setting or healthcare environment
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Understanding of moving and handling procedures
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Patient, resilient and nurturing approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
- Experience with manual handling and hoist transfers
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Knowledge of AAC, PECS, Makaton or PODD communication systems
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Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments or medical needs
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Team Teach or positive behaviour support training
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant looking to progress your career within a specialist school setting, we would love to hear from you.
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