Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant (physical disabilities/PD) Location: Tunbridge Start Date: Immediate Salary Range: £90-£110 (dependent on experience) - Are you a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with physical disabilities? - Are you experienced in SEND, and know how to promote a student’s development? - Do you have an empathetic, patient and proactive approach? TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to work on a temporary, long-term basis in the Tunbridge area. This rewarding role involves working closely with students who have a range of physical disabilities, ensuring they can access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. As a specialist Teaching Assistant, you’ll be supporting individual students or small groups, helping to deliver tailored learning plans and providing essential care when needed. The successful Specialist Teaching Assistant will have/be able to: - Previous experience supporting children or young people with physical disabilities (education or care setting) - Relevant qualifications in education, care, or support (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, health and social care) - Knowledge of hoisting, manual handling, and/or intimate care (training can be provided) - Assist with personal care, mobility, and physiotherapy programs where required - Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and SENCOs to ensure a supportive learning environment - Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs - Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom experience In return for the above, you can expect to receive: - A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 - Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* - CPD courses and certificates as part of our ‘My-Progression’ brand - Market leading rates of pay - Referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) 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. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services