SEND Learning Support Assistant - Year 2

Tradewind Manchester are recruiting! Are you an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant looking for your next role?

Or perhaps you are a recent graduate, eager to start on your educational career path?

Why not join a vibrant and hard-working primary school and feel the benefit of broadening your experience and assisting SEND children in their educational development!

Tradewind Manchester are supporting a two-form entry Trafford-based primary school in recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant for a student in Year 2. This is a full-time role with an immediate start, then following an initial period working on a temporary basis (typically 16 weeks) this role could become permanent and you may be offered a school contract.

The school is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to pupils with Special Educational Needs in KS1 who require 121 support. To be considered for this position you must have a proven track record of supporting pupils who require special needs developmental support; have excellent patience; be able to engage pupils and differentiate work according to individual needs and a clear understanding of SEND-based learning.

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

• Have experience or training in working with special needs developmental support
• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• Provide a CV with employment/education history included. Employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

This role will include:

-Assisting in the development of pupils with special educational needs, usually on a 121 basis

-Taking responsibility for the safeguarding of the young people in your care

-Supporting the school team to provide a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for students to learn

About the school:

The school has grown significantly under great leadership in recent times, and has high-quality, hard-working and passionate staff. Students are encouraged to be as inclusive and resilient as they can be, and this is supported by the exciting and creative curriculum. Staff support students with Special Educational Needs well, which allows contribution and promotes development. Parents also feel that the school develops children well. Focus has increased on this in recent years, and the quality of teaching is excellent.

About the role:

-Permanent Contract (following a typical 16-week temporary period working through Tradewind Manchester)

-Full time, 08:15-16:00

-Free onsite parking and close to local transport links from the city centre

-You may be required to assist with programmes outside the classroom and after school from time to time

The benefits of working as an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant at this school include:

-Working in a friendly, supportive team

-Ongoing professional development and promotion opportunities

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 KS1 SEND Learning Support Assistant position, located in Trafford, Or for more information about the role, contact Chris on 0161 674 0138 / chris.morgan@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.

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