ABC Teachers are seeking people to support students in school with complex care needs across Walsall and Birmingham.

About the role

As part of your responsibilities, you will be tasked with providing personal care, assisting with educational activities, and supporting the overall well-being of students with Complex Care Needs. Collaborating closely with staff within the school, you'll ensure that students' educational, social, emotional, physical and mental health needs are met, whilst also building trusting relationships with the students allowing them to feel safe in the school settings.

About the school

Complex care schools represent a specialized sector within the educational landscape, catering to students with often profound and multifaceted needs. These schools serve individuals who require extensive support due to physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, or medical complexities. Unlike traditional schools, complex care schools are equipped with expertise and resources to support a wide range of conditions and learning styles. They offer a holistic approach, integrating academic instruction with therapeutic interventions, medical care, and life skills training. Complex care schools provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can learn, grow, and achieve their full potential, supported by dedicated educators, therapists, and staff members who are committed to their success.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Complex Care Teaching Assistant you will:

Experience in providing personal care and supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), preferably in a school setting. A DBS Check, or readiness to undergo a DBS check. Dedication and commitment to fostering student well-being and progress. A compassionate and patient approach towards supporting students with complex needs. A proactive stance towards their profession and responsibilities. Strong adaptability skills to cater to varying student needs and learning styles.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Experience working with SEN, particularly those with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.