ELKLAN Trained Teaching Assistant - Bolton

A primary school based in Bolton are looking to appoint a 1:1 TA to support a pupil in KS2 with speech and language difficulties. It is essential that the successful candidate must be trained in the ELKLAN speech and language scheme. This position is a full time, long-term role, with the potential of a permanent contract. The role is to start ASAP so please get in touch if this role seems right for you!

About the school:
This school has a growth mindset and works together with staff, parents and the wider community to be healthy, happy, respectful citizens who achieve their best in everything that they do. Student behaviour is exemplary, staff support and training is very good, and teaching assistants make valuable contributions to the school and its pupils.
The caring ethos of the school promotes development, and students at the school progress in reading, writing and mathematics at well above the national average.

The Role:
The school are looking to employ a qualified teaching assistant to support a Year 5 pupil with Speech & Language challenges. You will be supporting the child full-time, 5 days a week, and you must be able to lead intervention lessons following the ELKLAN speech and language scheme.

You will be an integral part of the KS2 team and liaise with the class teacher to ensure the pupil is getting the most suitable support and is able to access learning.

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

* Hold, or be training for an ELKLAN Qualification
* Experience of working with children with SEN and in particular, Speech & Language
* You will ideally have knowledge and experience of Speech & Language resources, schemes and support mechanisms such as pictorial systems, visual timetables and now & next cards
* Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
* Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included; employment breaks must be explained
* Have the legal right to work in the UK

The benefits of working your initial temporary period in the role through Tradewind include:
-We 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.
-Online Portal for your time sheets and to log your availability
-Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

If this sounds like the perfect role for you:
Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this KS2 Intervention Specialist position, located in Bury, Or for more information about the role, contact Cameron McBryde on 0161 674 0138 / cameron.mcbryde@twrecruitment.com

More about Tradewind Recruitment:
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 (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.
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