Behaviour Mentor

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the SEN unit within a mainstream school located in Nottingham. This is a full-time position starting immediately initially through till October half term with a view for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide dedicated support to pupils with SEN, both in individual and group settings, to facilitate their learning and development.
Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs of pupils within the SEN unit.
Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where all pupils feel valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Collaborate with the SENCO, teachers, and other professionals to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and support strategies effectively. Requirements:

Previous experience working with children with SEN, preferably within a school setting.
A compassionate and patient approach, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with pupils.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
A proactive attitude and willingness to support pupils' holistic development, including their social, emotional, and academic progress.
Pay Rates:

The daily rate of pay will vary depending on experience, ranging from £85 to £125.

By working with Tradewind, we can offer you:

We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
We care about your training and development more 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! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultantsTo join us and be successful in this SEN Support role you will need to:

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
You must have the legal right to work in the UKFor more information about the role of a Primary School Supply Teacher, please contact Ben Moses on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your teaching career.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.

Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer