Back to searchSEND Teaching Assistant - Nursing to Nurturing
Aspire People
Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days
Prenton, Merseyside CH43 0XF
£90 - £100 per day
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The SEND Teaching Assistant position is open for nurses, healthcare assistants, or nursing students who want to transition their care skills into an educational setting.
- The role involves supporting children with profound learning difficulties and complex medical needs, requiring hands-on assistance with tasks like PEG feeding and personal care.
- Candidates should have experience in paediatrics or support work, demonstrating patience and empathy in their approach to non-verbal pupils.
- The position offers term-time hours for a balanced work-life and includes ongoing training, with a joining bonus of £100 after completing the first 10 shifts.
- While the salary is not explicitly mentioned, candidates are encouraged to apply and utilize their caring skills to make a significant impact in children's lives.
Are you a nurse, healthcare assistant, or nursing student looking for a role that is both rewarding and balanced?
A specialist SEND school in Woodchurch is looking for caring and dedicated people to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), global delay, and complex medical needs. Many of the pupils are non-verbal and use Makaton, PECS or BSL to communicate. Every small achievement you help them reach is a moment to be proud of.
If you have experience of supporting others with care, patience and empathy, your skills are exactly what our children need.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing hands-on support for pupils with complex physical, medical and learning needs.
Using your clinical knowledge to assist with PEG feeding, epilepsy care, mobility support and personal care.
Supporting non-verbal pupils through Makaton, PECS and sensory-based learning activities.
Working closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to create a safe and supportive environment.
Celebrating every success, however small, and helping pupils grow in confidence each day.
Who We're Looking For
Qualified nurses, healthcare assistants or student nurses looking for a new challenge in education.
People with experience in paediatrics, complex care, learning disabilities or support work.
Confident individuals who can assist with personal care, mobility and medical routines (training provided if required).
Calm, patient and caring people who want to make a real difference in children's lives.
Team players with a positive attitude and a commitment to helping every child reach their potential.
What's On Offer
Term-time hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
A welcoming and supportive team within a Woodchurch SEND school.
Ongoing training in moving and handling, hoisting, PEG feeding and safeguarding.
Refer a friend and receive up to 250.
A 100 joining bonus once you complete your first 10 shifts.
The opportunity to use your care skills in a new, meaningful way and make a real difference every day.
You've cared in hospitals, now care in classrooms.
Whether you are a qualified nurse, a nursing student or an experienced carer, this is your opportunity to bring your compassion and skills into education and change young lives for the better.
Apply today and take the next step in your career.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
