Teaching Assistant (Manual Handling Qualified)

Teaching Assistant (Manual Handling Qualified) Location: Derby, UK Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate Are you a skilled Teaching Assistant with up-to-date manual handling training? We are seeking a dedicated and physically confident professional to join our team in Derby for an immediate, full-time start. In this vital role, you will provide essential academic and physical support to students with complex physical disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SEND). You will play a key part in ensuring our students can safely access their education, move around the school environment with dignity, and achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities Physical and Mobility Support: Safely assist students with physical disabilities during transitions, transfers, and movement around the school, strictly following manual handling guidelines and individual care plans. Personal Care: Provide dignified support with personal care, hygiene, and hoisting requirements where necessary, ensuring student comfort and safety at all times. Academic Assistance: Support students within the classroom, helping them engage with the curriculum, use adaptive equipment, and participate fully in lessons. Therapy Implementation: Work alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists to implement daily physical therapy or stretching routines. Safety and Wellbeing: Maintain a safe classroom environment by checking and correctly utilizing ..... full job details .....