Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support - Complex Needs)Location: A Secondary school on the Wirral (This will be disclosed after the interview stage)Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time OnlySalary: £120 per dayStart Date:2nd June 2025Contract Duration: Until the end of the current academic year and continuing for the full 2025-2026 academic year

We are seeking a committed, compassionate, and highly reliable Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive school community in a specialised 1:1 support role. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a student with complex physical and medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student with Cerebral Palsy who is a full-time wheelchair user.
• Assist with daily physiotherapy routines as part of the student's personalised care plan.
• Support with feeding during lunch, including food intake and gastrostomy feeds (always alongside another trained staff member).
• Administer medication via gastrostomy tube, under supervision and always with another trained member of staff present.
• Support with intimate care, ensuring the student's dignity and comfort at all times, and never working alone.
• Work collaboratively with our team to ensure the student's physical, medical, and emotional needs are met throughout the school day.

Desirable Experience and Skills:

• Experience working with students with complex physical disabilities or medical needs.
• Confidence in assisting with or willingness to train in physiotherapy routines, gastrostomy feeding, and medication administration.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to care and communication.
• While not essential, knowledge or understanding of Deaf awareness or BSL is beneficial as the student has hearing and communication challenges. (We have BSL support in place.)

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, experienced, and supportive staff team.
• A chance to truly impact a student's school experience and development.
• Opportunities for further professional development in SEN and medical care in education.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about inclusive education and who thrives in a caring, team-oriented environment. If you are dedicated to making a difference and are willing to learn, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying to: