Teaching Assistant

Westhoughton, Greater Manchester
CMP00303_1620731812
Date Posted: 11 May 2021
  1. Early years, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant
£65 - £75 per day
  1. Permanent

Teaching Assistant

Westhoughton, Greater Manchester
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Tradewind Manchester are recruiting!

We are working with a highly aspirational primary school based in Westhoughton who have a large need for Teaching Assistants on both a long term / full time basis and for day-to-day supply cover. Working with this school will offer you the opportunity to broaden your experience and assisting children of all different walks of life in their education, development, and social wellbeing!

This two-form entry school are seeking to recruit both experienced Teaching Assistants and Graduate Teaching Assistants who are beginning their career within education. The needs of their pupils is paramount and staff must be able to engage pupils with interesting and exciting learning opportunities; based not only on the national curriculum, but also to include social skills, wellbeing, personal development, peer interaction and support for one and other.

The school's needs range from developmental assistance in reading, writing & maths, to one-on-one support for students with special educational needs and behavioural support. To be considered for this position you must have a can-do attitude; be prepared to perform whichever task is required of you; have strong interpersonal skills; be able to engage pupils and differentiate work according to academic levels.

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

  • Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant bachelor's degree
  • Have primary school experience
  • 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 learning developmental difficulties, usually on a 1:1 basis

-Supporting students with special educational needs or behavioural issues

-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:

This school's pupils progress at a rate above the national average, with good Teaching quality which meets the needs of its pupils. Effective tracking of progress is in place, which results in well-supported pupils with additional needs, who progress at a good rate along with disadvantaged pupils. There is a strong culture of safeguarding and personal development & behaviour of pupils are very good.

About the role:

-Day-to-Day experience on a rolling basis, with longer term opportunities for the right candidates

-Hours are 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 Graduate 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 Graduate Teaching Assistant position, located in Bolton. For more information about the role, contact Cameron on 0161 674 0138 / cameron.mcbryde@twrecruitment.com

More about Tradewind Recruitment:

  1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
  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. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
  5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

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