Job Title: Hoist & Intimate Care Trained SEN Support Staff
Location: Secondary School, Derby
Contract Type: Full-time temporary
Salary: £90-£100 per day
Job Description:
We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and experienced SEN support staff to join a secondary school in Derby. This role involves providing 1:1 support for a student with complex physical and medical needs.
The successful candidate will support a wheelchair user who requires hoisting, intimate personal care, and PEG feeding, ensuring their safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times while enabling full access to education.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to a student with complex needs throughout the school day
Safely carry out hoisting and moving & handling procedures
Provide intimate personal care with sensitivity and professionalism
Administer PEG feeding in line with medical care plans and training
Monitor the student’s wellbeing and respond appropriately to medical needs
Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and healthcare professionals
Maintain accurate records and follow school safeguarding and health & safety policies
Essential Requirements:
Experience supporting students with SEN and complex physical needs
Hoist and moving & handling training
Intimate care experience
Medical training, including PEG feeding (or willingness to undertake training)
Experience working with wheelchair users
A caring, patient, and professional approach
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Desirable:
Previous experience in a school or educational setting
Relevant qualifications in health, care, or education
What We Offer:
Supportive school environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Competitive pay rates
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young person’s education and wellbeing
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover statement outlining your relevant experience.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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