SEND Teaching Assistant - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Tradewind are hiring!

We are hiring for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Salford!

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children or young adults with additional needs, this could include Autism, Learning Difficulties, Emotional, Sensory or Communication Needs.

Role

• SEND Teaching Assistant at special needs high school in the Salford area.
• Times - Monday to Friday 8:15am-3:15pm.
• Contract - Start ASAP, full time, possible temporary to permanent for right person.
• Pay - Up to £90/day for first 12 weeks
• Equal pay to what you would receive on contract from 13th week onwards.
• Paid PAYE via Tradewind. We don't use umbrella pay companies!

The School & Pupils

• Special Needs high school in Salford,
• All students have an EHCP for Autism, SEMH & Learning, Communication or Sensory needs.
• Most students working at lower levels than expected for their age.
• Class sizes of no more than 8 pupils including TA support.
• Great collaborative team atmosphere with an inclusive & safe environment.
• Excellent facilities & resources that help enable & enhace their holistic curriculum offer.
• Only 12mins walk from metrolink station.

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, with over 2,500 courses on their platform.
• 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.
• Students are grouped by similar needs and levels rather than by age.
• 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 SEND Teaching Assistant role in Salford, 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 Salford based SEND Teaching Assistant role & register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on , email or click APPLY above.

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