Teaching Assistant - academic catch-up support

Tradewind Manchester are recruiting!

We are supporting a two-form entry, Oldham-based primary school in recruiting a Teaching Assistant to assist pupils with academic catch-up. This is a full-time role with an immediate start following the lockdown, 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, should the pupils still require support.

The school is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to aid pupils in KS2 who require small group support and 1:1 support throughout the curriculum. To be considered for this position you must have a proven track record of supporting pupils who require academic interventions; have strong language and literacy skills; be able to engage pupils and differentiate work according to academic levels and a clear understanding of phonics.

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

• Have experience with the KS2 curriculum
• Have delivered academic interventions or booster sessions
• 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:

• Teaching pupils with developmental difficulties in reading and writing
• Taking responsibility for the safeguarding of the young people in your care
• Supporting the school team to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn

About the school:

This school has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a range of extracurricular activities for pupils to participate in. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, and a caring and nurturing staff results in an inclusive culture. Relationships throughout the school are excellent, and through knowledge of pupils on an individual basis, expectations are set high, but fairly. This is particularly true for SEN pupils. A strong curriculum is in place and high-quality support is quickly deployed if pupils fall behind.

About the role:

• Permanent Contract possible (following a typical 16-week temporary period working through Tradewind Manchester) if support is still required
• Full time, 08:15-16:00
• Free onsite parking and close to local transport links
• You may be required to assist with programmes outside the classroom and after school from time to time

The benefits of working as an Academic Catch-up Teaching 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 KS2 Intervention Support Teaching Assistant position, located in Oldham. 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 and employees come first. We have the very best people 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, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.