Job Description

Tradewind are recruiting! Behaviour Support Assistant needed in Rochdale.

Are you a passionate about supporting children from vulnerable backgrounds?

Are you able to deal with challenging situations and behaviours?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for enthusiastic and committed people available to work as a behaviour support assistant .

This is a temporary full-time long-term supply role starting ASAP to December 2024 in the first instance.

The Role

Behaviour Support Assistant

Five days a week 8.15am to 3.30pm

Providing support on a one-to-one basis or in small groups

Assisting students with literacy, numeracy, and general subject knowledge

Supporting individuals with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties

Assisting those with mental health needs and anxiety

Provide holistic support based around social, emotional, behavioural, physical, mental & academic progress.

Collaborating with the SEN team, senior leaders, heads of departments, parents and carers, social workers, and other professionals in the child's multidisciplinary team.

The Benefits

Full time temporary role

Emotionally rewarding work - making a difference to the lives in children and young people with additional needs.

Training available

Competitive pay rates

May become permanent

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

  • a minimum of six week's experience of working with children in the last 3 years supported by references
  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
  • Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
  • Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Behaviour Support Assistant position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email Manchester@twrecruitment.com