Primary Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Join our SEND team at Tradewind!

Are you passionate about supporting children from vulnerable & challenging backgrounds?

We are recruiting for a Primary Teaching Assistant for a Alternative Education Provision School for children with challenging behaviours in the High Peak area.

Role - Primary Teaching Assistant for learning & behaviour support at alternative education provision in the High Peak area.

Times - Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:15pm.

Contract - Start 6th January 2025, full time & long term.

Expected to go permanent for the right person.

Pay - Up to £105/day for first 12 weeks, equal pay to perm staff in same role from 13th week. Paid PAYE via Tradewind, we don't use Umbrella companies!

The School & Pupils

• Alternative Education Provision for young people aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs (SEMH).
• All students have an EHCP for SEMH, ADHD, Autism or SpLD.
• All students working at lower levels than expected for their age.
• Class sizes of no more than 10 pupils including TA support.
• Long standing & supportive management.
• Students are grouped by similar needs and levels rather than by age.
• Collaborative teamwork atmosphere.
• Welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Up to date de-escalation or restraint training such as Team Teach or MAPA would be a big plus.
• You MUST be a driver for this role and prepared to get business insurance to use your car for work purposes when required.

Benefits of working through Tradewind

• Top rates of pay paid PAYE via Tradewind, we don't use Umbrella pay companies.
• More FREE online CPD courses than any other agency as a result of our exclusive partnership with The National College who also support over 45,000 education settings nationwide.
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and for logging your availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Requirements

• Positive disposition with a teamwork nature.
• Able to adapt approach to meet the differing needs of each student in your class.
• Manage challenging behaviour and emotions.
• Working collaboratively with other Teaching Assistants, management, parents and outside agencies.
• Must promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

To join us and be successful in this SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role in High Peak, you will need to:

• Have an enhanced DBS certificate that is on the Update Service (or be happy to pay for a new one).
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
• Minimum of two professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with full education & work.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Some experience supporting children with special needs.

To apply for this SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role & register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on , email or click APPLY above.

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