Are you a carer with experience of supporting service users with physical disabilities/learning difficulties/Autism/Challenging behaviour and now looking to work or gain experience within Special needs school settings in Bath?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for care experienced candidates to support students in our school settings as Teaching assistants. This type of roles can be part or full-time or on a supply basis depending on your circumstance and availability in addition or in place of your care job. Our schools require candidates with experience and understanding of supporting physical disabilities. The ideal candidate for these roles would be someone who has the skills to aid pupils in their emotional and academic development through encouragement, positive reinforcement, and by creating a safe learning environment as well as aiding their physical and personal care needs. This can be an opportunity for the right candidates have the potential of continuing next academic Year.

Afore mentioned school is within easy reach of public transport from all parts of Bath. We have schools across Bath as well as the surrounding areas such as Keynsham and Warmley and Mis Somer Norton. You will also have option to work within Mainstream.

• A strong understanding of special needs/physical disabilities
• Familiarity with personal care procedures and ability to use hoist and manual handling

• Ability to support the student both academically and emotionally in a calm manner, always adhere to safeguarding and behavioural policies, and show adherence to professional boundaries. (Manual handling training is highly desirable)

• A collaborative and driven individual who will be able to take directions from the SENCO and other Education professionals within the class

• Working hours are between 0830-1530 during term-time and Monday to Friday.

• You can choose when and where you work and how often.

• Minimum £65 GBP per day (6.5 Hours)

Location: Bath and surrounding areas.

In return, you will have the advantage of working for reputable SEN schools where you can gain school experience as a teaching assistant.

By registering 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 consultants

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

 Have experience of working with young people or young adults with physical disabilities.

Be comfortable providing personal care.

Manual handling training is ideal but not necessary for the right experienced.

 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 UK

To apply for this position, or hear more about the exciting opportunities we have here at Tradewind, please call the Bristol office on 01173017578, or ross.churn@twrecruitment.com. We are still working our usual working hours and happy to chat to you about this role and others and help you find additional work once schools re-open.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people 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, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.

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