Tradewind are recruiting! Are you an experienced pastoral lead working with children who display challenging behaviour? If so, please contact Jemma Howson on 0151 221 9666.

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant to work with a specialist school based in the Wirral. The school caters for children from age 7 up to 16 and is expanding year on year with further growth planned for next academic year.

The role will require: family support, CAF meeting, LAC reviews, statement applications, safeguarding and liaising with external agencies.

We are working on behalf of the Head Teacher who leads a team of skilled and supportive staff members. They are a Team Teach school, therefore this is a desirable, but training will be provided by Tradewind.

The successful applicant will be provided full support from staff, the senior leadership team and myself.

You will require:
Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to process one
Experience working vulnerable families, children or communities
Empathetic outlook
Experience dealing with families
TWO contactable professional referees
Right to work in the UK

The benefit 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

To join us and be successful for this Behaviour Support Assistant role you will need to:
* Have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
* Have previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
* 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, please send your CV to jemma,howson@twrecruitment.com or call our Liverpool branch for a chat on 0151 221 9666