Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a teaching assistant with experience of working with teenagers looking for a new role in south Manchester ?

I am currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant for a secondary school in Trafford, south Manchester.

The Role

Teaching Assistant supporting teaching and learning in a secondary school

Five days a week

The role will vary depending on the needs of individual students but will likely include -

Supporting teenagers with literacy and numeracy and general subject knowledge

Supporting teenagers with additional needs such as autism or Asperger's or ASD

Supporting teenagers with moderate learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalcula

Supporting teenagers with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

Supporting teenagers with mental health needs and anxiety

Working collaboratively with the learning support team and with the SENDCO

Following the student's Education Health Care Plan and working with their multidisciplinary team

The School

Secondary Academy in Trafford

Mixed 11 - 16 school with good reputation in the area

Excellent facilities for teaching and learning

Easily accessible by bus and car and Metrolink

Supported by an exceptional multi academy trust with outstanding schools across the country

The Benefits

Full time ongoing temporary role due to SEN funding

Excellent support from department and senior leadership team

Competitive pay rates

May become permanent

We welcome applications from graduates with experience of:

• Working in schools or colleges
• Sports coaching
• Youth work
• Drama Workshop / drama school/ theatre in education
• Art workshop
• Teaching children or leading children's clubs in community groups or places of worship
• Summer Camps/ PGL
• Scouts/Guides/Brownies/Cubs
• Outdoor activities instructor / Duke of Edinburgh/ orienteering with young people

To join us and be successful in this secondary teaching assistant role, you will need to:

• a minimum of six week's experience of working with children aged 11- 16 supported by references
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with 10 years of employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Bachelor's degree or teaching assistant qualifications

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
• More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 35 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• 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
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this teaching assistant position, or to hear more about other roles for now and from September 2021 call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email Rachael.Pheasey@twrecruitment.com

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- We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates

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