SEN Teaching Assistant - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Have you got experience supporting children with special needs before?

Do you want to work in a outstanding rated school with a great work atmosphere?

We are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start ASAP on a full time and long term temporary basis at a special needs school in north Manchester.

Role

• SEN Teaching Assistant at special needs high school in north Manchester.
• Supporting pupils with Autism, Complex Needs, Physical & cognitive disabilities.
• Working in small groups and 1:1 at times.
• Teamwork with the class teacher and other SEN Teaching Assistants.
• Managing emotions and behaviour so that teacher can focus on learning.
• Getting involved in ongoing training opportunities.

Times

• Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pm (with 45 mins break)

Contract

• Start ASAP, full time & long term temporary basis
• Expected to last until July 2025 but could turn into a permanent contract earlier for the right person.

Pay

• Up to £95/day for first 12 weeks DOE. Equal pay to permanent staff from 13th week.
• Paid PAYE via Tradewind, we don't use umbrella companies!

The School

• Outstanding rated Special Needs high school in the north Manchester area.
• Class sizes of no more than 8 pupils including TA support.
• Welcoming, inclusive and safety first environment.
• Excellent facilities including sensory rooms, soft play room, physiotherapy room, hydrotherapy pool, calm spaces, forest school areas and general play.
• Fantastic reputation in the education sector but also with parents and the wider community.
• Easily accessible by bus or car.

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.

To join us and be successful in this SEN Teaching Assistant role in North Manchester, you will need to:

• Have an enhanced DBS certificate that is on the Update Service (or be happy to pay for a new one).
• 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.
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).

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

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