Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant Are you looking for a role working with children with complex needs and disabilities, including MLD, PMLD, physical needs, and a range of SEN, in the Stoke on Trent area? Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs, or disabilities? Are you confident in working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, MLD, SpLD, or other SEN barriers? Have you ever had experience with PECS, Makaton, BSL, or any communication method? Are you comfortable supporting children who require personal care, lifting, and physical support, and able to work in Stoke on Trent? The Job Working with pupils aged 4 to 19 across specialist SEN schools in Stoke on Trent and the surrounding areas, you''ll be kept busy! The role involves support across a number of classes, some one-to-one Teaching Assistant work, and some small class support. You''ll be supporting the class teacher as part of a team of teaching assistants, to help the children with whatever they may need! Some physical support, help with communication and interpersonal skills, and delivery of sensory curriculum based learning activities! You''ll Be Experienced working with children with a disability or SEN Happy to carry out personal care including changing and hoists Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions We''re Academics! Academics are an established and ..... full job details .....