Tradewind SEND Team are recruiting!

We are recruiting for a Primary Teaching Assistant in the High Peak area to start ASAP on a full time basis.

*You must be a driver for this role.

Role - Primary Teaching Assistant at small independent school for children with Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs (SEMH).

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

Contract - Start ASAP, full time & long term. Could go perm for the right person.

Pay - Up to £105/day for first 12 weeks, equal pay to permanent staff from 13th week - DOE.

• Paid PAYE via Tradewind, we don't use umbrella companies!
• Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs.
• Working in small groups and 1:1 at times.
• Teamwork with the class teacher and other Teaching Assistants.
• Managing emotions and behaviour so that teacher can focus on learning.
• Supporting the class teacher in the implementation & progress of Individual Education Plans.
• Liaising with outside professionals and parents when required.
• Reporting on progress and incidents.
• Great opportunity to help hard to reach young people turn their lives around and improve their life chances.

The School & Pupils

• Special chool in the High Peak for children at primary & secondary age.
• All students have an EHCP for Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs, SEMH.
• Most students working at lower levels than expected for their age.
• Class sizes of no more than 8 pupils including TA support.
• Welcoming, collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Staff & pupil safety woven into all processes.
• Strong links with other schools, parents and outside professionals aiding the education and care that the school provides.
• You must be a driver for this role and be prepared to get business insurance in case you need to use your car for work purposes.

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 SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role in 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 Manchester based Special Needs Teaching Assistant role & register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on , email or click APPLY above.

A bit more about Tradewind...

1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our temp staff
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 agency via our exclusive partnership with The National College
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer