Support Worker

Manchester, Greater Manchester
JN -052018-149647_1536848685
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018
  1. Teaching Assistant
Competitive
  1. Long-term

Support Worker

Manchester, Greater Manchester
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One of our very successful 16-25-year-old mixed College are looking for experienced support workers to join their welcoming and friendly team. The school has a specialist resource provision unit to support their SEN learners.

The school prides themselves on their outstanding facilities, fantastic team and dedication to supporting their pupils.

The ideal candidate will:
- Have previously supported and be willing to support those with special educational needs
- Ideally be available for full time work, but we also have part time roles available
- Have experience supporting either SEN children and young people, particularly with Autism.
- Preferably will have a DBS on the update service (we can support you to do this if you do not)

Candidates must be able to provide two references, covering a minimum of six months within the last two years. Excellent oral and written English essential. The role will include supporting children and young people one a 121 as well as small groups.

The school is based close to Manchester City Centre, with excellent public transport links and ample parking is available.

The school has fantastic facilities to suit the needs of their pupils. They have a large well stocked sensory garden, a hydrotherapy pool, a multi-use games area, outside gym equipment area, a full-sized football pitch and a sensory light room. In addition, there is an on-site nurse and speech and language team.
By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

*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, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
*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
*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 in this Support Worker role, you will need to :
-Have previous experience working with special educational needs pupils
-Level 2 or equivalent Health and Social care, childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification as a minimum
-Relevant moving and handling training, and Team Teach is desirable.


If you feel this role appeals to you, do not hesitate to contact us today. The school will be shortlisting next week, with interviews to follow. Contact Victoria Rimmer on 0161 674 0138, or email your CV to: Victoria. rimmer@ 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.
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.

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