SEND Teaching and Care Assistant

SEND Teaching and Care Assistant focuses on assisting and escort students with mobility difficulties, facilitating access to all areas of the college and during educational trips.

What the role involves

• Assisting and escort students with mobility difficulties, facilitating access to all areas of the college and during educational trips.
• Address personal care needs, including hygiene and mobility assistance, in accordance with multidisciplinary team guidance.
• Supervise students during lunchtimes and breaks, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Supporting learners during scheduled teaching sessions, providing help with educational activities and ensuring progress is tracked using Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Participate in planning discussions with class lecturers to adapt support strategies and enhance student engagement and independence.
• Maintain a safe and accessible environment for all students.

Skills and requirements

• NVQ level 2 in Care.
• Level 2 Specialist Teaching Worker Award and or Learning Support Certificate.
• Empathy, sensitivity and ability to develop and sustain rapport with staff and students.

Confirmed role details

• 🕒 Permanent Term Time Only.
• 💷 £23,632 Full-Time Equivalent, pro rata according to hours and weeks worked.
• Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
• Have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Candidate fit

• patience, dignity, clear communication, and dependable care standards

Additional role context

• This role is essential in providing the highest standards of support to our students.
• Students are empowered to reach their full potential through practical, hands-on learning and personalised support.
• Hugh Baird College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment.

Known job details

• Pay: £23,632