Are you a dedicated and experienced in working with special needs?

Do you think every young person should receive equal opportunities throughout their childhood to ongoing care and education?

Tradewind are proud to be recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant at special school in south Manchester!

I am delighted to be working with a fantastic, OFSTED 'Outstanding' secondary special school in south Manchester, who are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start ASAP on a full time and long term basis with the potential to turn permanent. Pay up to £75/day.

You will be required to deliver personal care and Moving & Handling support to a young person in KS4 on a 1:1 basis. He has Autism and Profound and Multiple Learning Needs (PMLD) including physical needs, sensory needs, very low cognitive ability and speech & language communication needs. While there is a large element of care involved the school has high expectations on what each pupil can achieve in terms of personal development and learning progress so you will also be required to support the class teacher with implementing any activities and lessons. Ideally you will have some prior experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant although people from other backgrounds in care will also be considered.

About the school:

• Special school & college for young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and severe Autism (ASC).
• Rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted.
• The school is a fun, happy and welcoming place to be. Staff are expert at creating exciting and engaging classrooms and tailoring their lessons at just the right level for each individual.
• They have high expectations to make sure that each pupil reaches their potential as life-long learners, is respected unconditionally and valued equally.
• Strong emphasis on practical and independence related skills.
• Strong team and work family atmosphere where everyone supports one another and understands that challenges that each person has to deal with.
• Everyone mucks in with different tasks and responsibilities.

About the pupils:

• Pupils are aged 11-19 and have an EHCP for SEN with including Severe, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autism (ASC).
• Pupils are both verbal or non-verbal so some will need support with Speech & Language and often use PECS or Makaton to communicate.
• Many pupils require wheelchair or hoist support and therefore training or experience in Moving & Handling is ideal.
• Many pupils have physical needs and will require Personal Care.
• Staff promote independence, enthusiasm for learning, confidence and courage in their pupils and this is the basis on which pupils are able to achieve.
• The new Special Needs Support Worker will need to be empathetic, adaptable, resilient and patient.

By registering with Tradewind Manchester, you will benefit from:

• An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience
• Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary
• 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, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous 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

Please call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email graham.warner@twrecruitment.com

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

• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

A bit about Tradewind...

1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer