Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Affinity Partnerships are looking to recruit several Autism and complex needs specialists for an outstanding special school which aims to provide innovative education and a challenging environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. The school specialises in educating pupils with a wide range of Physical Disabilities including those with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Complex Health needs. Many of the pupils now have CLDD (complex learning difficulties and disabilities). The role will be to provide personal care, assist with supporting mealtimes and other physical support needs such as assisting with moving and handling requirements. As a Support Worker/Teaching Assistant it is essential that you are able to provide support to maintain the students dignity and Independence at all times, have an encouraging nature and be able to maintain positive relationships with students and staff. Affinity Workforce Solutions are keen to speak to people who have professional experience in care and are confident and experienced in delivering personal care to students but would also consider those that have previously been a carer to a family member. Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicates will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current, and previous employers, health, and right to work in the UK.