Teaching Assistant

Allens Croft Primary School is a diverse, fully inclusive two-form entry school, with three Resource Bases, set in extensive grounds in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham. We are looking to appoint committed, enthusiastic, reliable and caring Teaching Assistant with responsibility for personal care across the school to join our team. As a Teaching Assistant with responsibility for personal care, you will work closely with our experienced staff to provide high-quality care and support to children with complex medical needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with additional needs and administering personal care. We're looking for someone who can:

• provide one-to-one/team support to children with complex medical needs
• oversee the day-to-day medical procedures for students in school including intimate care, personal care, nappy changing and toileting
• provide diabetic management and sickle cell monitoring
• support children with eating and drinking, including PEG feeding throughout the school day
• assist children with restricted mobility to move between mobility aids
• develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families and staff
• maintain accurate records of care and support provided
• work closely with the SEND team to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children update student Individual Healthcare Plans with the support of the SEND team
In return, we can offer:
• a happy, caring and thriving school with an inclusive ethos
• a supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated and experienced staff team
• ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and career progression
• opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners
• access to excellent resources and facilities to support your role efficiently
• a structured CPD/ ECT Support Package
  
  Previous experience of working with children with complex medical needs and/or in an educational setting is essential, specific training will also be provided.
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

£22,737 to £24,702 pro rata Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.