Teaching Assistant

Tradewind are recruiting!

Are you an experienced SEN Primary Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Wigan?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a one-form entry Primary School in Wigan to start in September 2020 until the end of the academic year 2021. This is a full-time role and does have the potential to extend for the right candidate.

We are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant for a school situated near the town centre of Wigan. The school is a one form entry Ofsted "Outstanding" Church of England primary school. The school has a caring, Christian community firmly founded on Christian values. The staff all work together to provide a caring, family ethos in which their learners will be loved and nurtured in such a way as they in turn develop a respect and tolerance for all.
It is a happy, caring school where everyone tries their best.

The Headteacher provides strong, clear leadership. She has high ambitions for the school and equally high expectations of all staff. Teamwork is strong across the school and everybody works together, is involved and accountable. The school has strong links with parents, carers and the local community. Behaviour in the school is generally good, and students are respectful of each other and of the adults in the school.

The school is based in Wigan and has excellent motorway links and is also accessible via public transport.

This primary school is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work within their Year 1 class. The successful candidate must have excellent behaviour management, a good knowledge of the National Curriculum and have prior experience of supporting children with challenging behaviour.
The role itself will involve working within the schools year 1 class, supporting several children with undiagnosed SEN's with all their learning and development needs including phonics, reading, maths and fine motor skills.

To join us and be successful in this Teaching Assistant role you will need to:
*Hold a L2 or above Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification
* SEN experience
*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

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!
*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 Primary Teaching Assistant in Wigan. Or for more information about the role, contact Chrissie on 01772 977333 or chrissie.hempstalk@twrecruitment.com

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