SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Tradewind are recruiting!This is an amazing opportunity for a nurturing, patient yet proactive & enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant.Were on the lookout for an SEN Teaching Assistant to start ASAP on a full time and long term basis at a primary special school Trafford. This could turn permanent eventually for the right person too. Pay will be up to £75/day.Benefits of working through Tradewind:* An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience* Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary* Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent* More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! Thats 18 more than our next nearest competitor* A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward* Full interview preparation and assistance - so youre fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success* Help with lesson planning - our support doesnt stop once weve secured you a placement* A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability* Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultantsThe job:The right person will have prior experience and knowledge of SEN including Autism as a must. You will be empathetic, patient, adaptable and resilient to changing and challenging situations and passionate to help young people succeed despite their obstaclesto learning. You will be required to support pupils in class as well as on a 1:1 basis from time to time. You will need to help recognise triggers that could cause anxiety or other challenging emotions and behaviour. You will need to use preventative strategiesand de-escalation methods to manage these effectively and eventually help young people to be able to recognise these themselves and self-regulate.The school:This is an Ofsted rated OUTSTANDING secondary special school that caters for children aged 3-11 with a wide range of needs however Autism is the most predominant. They have a strong vision of what they want to achieve for their pupils and all staff and managementpull together to make this vision a reality. Parents are extremely positive about the school, the atmosphere, the environment and the staff.The children all have an EHCP for Special Needs. The majority of pupils are diagnosed with autism and/or Speech & Language Communication Difficulties so knowledge of PECS would be a bonus. Pupils have a wide range of needs as they are at different pointsof the autistic spectrum from high functioning to low functioning.If this sounds like a role for you read on and get in touch using the contact info below!To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role and register with Tradewind please call the Manchester office on , or email To join us and be successful in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will need to:

• Have an enhanced DBS certficate on the update service (or be happy to apply for a new one), Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

A bit more about Tradewind:

1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, were committed to putting candidates & staff first
2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and were proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

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