Are you an experienced teaching assistant looking for your next challenge in a Knowsley SEN school? Or are you a recent graduate looking to kick start your career within education? If so Tradewind Recruitment may have the position for you!

Our client school caters for SEN learners aged 3-16 who have special needs ranging from MLD, SLD & ASD. They are based in a leafy suburb and has onsite parking as well as excellent transport links being a 10-minute walk from a train station and several bus stops. The school has a range of first-class facilities including fully equipped classrooms which aim to create an interactive and stimulating learning environment for students.

This Ofsted rated 'good' school has been praised for its dedicated senior leadership team which has steered the school through challenging times and prioritised pupils progress and safety as well as training and effectiveness of teaching staff. Pupils behaviour is good across the school and they have strong relationships with their teachers and support staff.

We are looking for:
* Previous experience working with SEN children
* Calm, positive personality
* Level headed
* Patience and resilience
* Skills to empower young people to make them believe they can achieve
* Excellent listening skills
* Maths and English GCSE as a minimum, TA qualification or hold a degree

As a Learning Support Assistant, you would be required to work either on a one to one basis with a designated pupil or within a small group. You would be responsible for general teaching assistant duties including academic support in core subjects such as Literacy and Numeracy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to develop skills and build experience in the education sector, potentially completing a teaching qualification in the future.

The benefits of registering with Tradewind:

- 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, 30 to be exact! That's 23 more than our next nearest competitor
- Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus!
- 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

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a Learning Support Assistant in Liverpool

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 30 fully certified CPD courses, that's 23 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 cal 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.