Teaching Assistant Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  10 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 24,413.00 - 26,403.00

Teaching Assistant Sensory and/or Physical Needs job summary

Job purpose:  

 

• To work with children as part of a team under the overall direction of the Headteacher who will be responsible for the policy and educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the National Curriculum Framework and SEND Code of Practice. 
• To assist the class teacher in maximising the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school. 
• Under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff, to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement for all pupils.  
• To work as part of a team in the development of personal care programmes for pupils. 
• All activities undertaken by colleagues at this level would be closely monitored by the class teacher or more senior colleagues and the content of learning activities would always be planned by the teacher/more senior staff. 
• To be aware of your responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young persons whom you have contact with during the course of your duties. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

 

Key Duties 

• Assist key students in implementing their own personal care programmes during the school day, specifically in relation to practical support for:  

➢ Personal hygiene  

➢ Toileting and continence training  

➢ Eating and drinking  

➢ Mobility  

➢ Medical needs  

• Provide intimate care to students including tasks associated with continence and menstrual management (as appropriate) as well as more ordinary tasks such as help with washing, toileting or dressing. 
• Support pupils’ learning activities including additional learning needs and development and maintain an awareness of the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.  
• Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups by using effective communication and understanding the value of treating all individuals fairly.  
• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom.   
• Providing practical assistance in relation to other identified physical needs e.g. transportation, dressing, meal times, organisation of learning equipment. 
• Keeping records related to personal care in conjunction with the appropriate teacher/other officer  
• Maintain and clean personal care equipment and materials, clothing etc. Maintenance of toiletry supplies  
• Provide personal assistance to identified pupil/pupils in physical/practical activities e.g. physical education, cookery, school visits, therapeutic treatments organised by the school etc  
• Undertake key training as identified by the school 

 

Support for the Pupil 

• Help with the care and support of pupils by supporting children’s communication and intellectual development and physical, emotional and social development. To contribute to the planning to meet children’s development needs.  
• Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils through the support of safeguarding for pupils by ensuring a safe environment, and following policies & procedures at all times.  
• To support children and young people with SEND, supporting them to actively participate in learning activities. To liaise with parent/carers/outside agencies as required.  
• Help students move around the classroom safely, position themselves comfortably, and access materials 
• Safely use equipment such as hoists, standing frames, or wheelchairs (with appropriate training and risk assessments). 

 

 

Support for the Teacher 

• Help with classroom resources and records by maintaining confidentiality of information at all times and ensuring resources are in place for when they are required.  
• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom, referring to senior colleagues as appropriate.  
• Escort and assist pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.  

 

Support for the Curriculum 

• Support the school curriculum including literacy and numeracy activities by using strategies and techniques for promoting learning and accessibility. 
• Provide support for learning activities within the teaching and learning programme, monitoring the effectiveness of activities in promoting pupils’ learning and modifying these where necessary.  
• Support pupils to use ICT materials and resources effectively to advance their learning. 

 

Support for the School 

• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents through effective communication and providing support for pupils, colleagues and parents as required.  
• Willingness to keep up to date with professional practice by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the requirements of the role and individual responsibilities.  

 

Influencing and Managing Relationships: 

 

• Headteacher 

• L.E.A.D. Central Support  

• External agencies  

• Parents and carers  

• Governors  

• Senior Leadership Team  

• Staff 

 

Other Academy Specific Responsibilities: 

 

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with above key responsibilities. 

 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so. 

At L.E.A.D we have a strong vision and four core principles, to lead, empower, achieve and drive, which you will be expected to demonstrate in your working practices. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Noel-Baker Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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