SEN Teaching Assistant - Moving & Handling | Sheffield - #2171093

Tradewind Recruitment | £95-£120 per day

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist secondary school in Sheffield, supporting young people aged 11-19 with profound, severe and complex learning difficulties.

This role would suit someone with experience supporting pupils with significant physical and medical needs, who is confident with personal care and moving and handling, and understands the demands of a specialist SEN environment.

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

• Assist with personal care, including toileting, hygiene and changing where required.

• Support pupils with moving and handling, including the use of specialist equipment such as hoists, in line with training and individual care plans.

• Help pupils access sensory activities, communication methods and learning opportunities.

• Support pupils with physical, medical, sensory and behavioural needs.

• Promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and communication.

• Work closely with teachers, other Teaching Assistants and the wider support team.

Please note: This is a hands-on role involving personal care, moving and handling, and supporting young people with significant and complex needs. Candidates must be comfortable with these responsibilities and prepared for the physical and emotional demands of the position.

The daily rate will depend on your relevant experience, qualifications and the school's available budget.

Candidates at the higher end of the pay scale will ideally have:

• Extensive experience working within specialist SEN settings.

• Previous experience providing personal care and moving and handling support.

• Relevant training in manual handling, hoisting or supporting pupils with complex physical needs.

• Experience supporting young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

• Availability to commit to the role on a full-time basis.

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with complex SEN.

• Is confident with personal care and moving and handling responsibilities.

• Is patient, resilient and comfortable working in a hands-on role.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding, dignity and following individual care plans.

• Can work effectively as part of a wider classroom team.

• Is committed to helping young people develop communication, confidence and independence.

Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to Oliver Blyth at