Teaching Assistant, Blackburn

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you an experienced Year 2 Primary Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Blackburn?

Tradewind are currently recruiting for a hardworking and organised Year 2 Primary Teaching Assistant for a very popular oversubscribed school in Blackburn. This is a temporary role starting in March 2021 until July 2021, with the potential to extend.

We are recruiting for a Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a school situated on the outskirts of Blackburn. The school is a large two form entry Ofsted "Good "Church of England primary school. The school has a caring, community feel 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, fully inclusive school where everyone tries their best.

The school has strong links with parents, carers, and the local community. Behaviour in the school is good, and students are respectful of each other and of the adults in the school.

The school is located on the outskirts of Blackburn and is easily accessible via car and has a large car park on site. The School is also accessible via public transport and has close bus links.

This primary school is looking for a confident, friendly teaching assistant to work within one of their Year 2 cohorts. We are looking for a strong teaching assistant who will be supporting the class teacher, working within small groups within the classroom.

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

• Hold a L3 or above Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working in KS1
• Experience working with Phonics Groups
• 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 are fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support does not stop once we have 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 Teaching Assistant in Blackburn or for more information about the role, contact Chrissie on 01772 977333 or email- chrissie.hempstalk@twrecruitment.com

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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. Free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
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