Primary Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support

Join our SEND team at Tradewind!

Are you passionate about supporting children from vulnerable & challenging backgrounds?

We are recruiting for a Primary Teaching Assistant for a Alternative Education Provision School for children with challenging behaviours in the High Peak area.

Role - Primary Teaching Assistant for learning & behaviour support at alternative education provision in the High Peak area.

Times - Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:15pm.

Contract - Start 6th January 2025, full time & long term.

Expected to go permanent for the right person.

Pay - Up to £105/day for first 12 weeks, equal pay to perm staff in same role from 13th week. Paid PAYE via Tradewind, we don't use Umbrella companies!

The School & Pupils

• Alternative Education Provision for young people aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs (SEMH).
• All students have an EHCP for SEMH, ADHD, Autism or SpLD.
• All students working at lower levels than expected for their age.
• Class sizes of no more than 10 pupils including TA support.
• Long standing & supportive management.
• Students are grouped by similar needs and levels rather than by age.
• Collaborative teamwork atmosphere.
• Welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Up to date de-escalation or restraint training such as Team Teach or MAPA would be a big plus.
• You MUST be a driver for this role and prepared to get business insurance to use your car for work purposes when required.

Benefits of working through Tradewind

• Top rates of pay paid PAYE via Tradewind, we don't use Umbrella pay companies.
• More FREE online CPD courses than any other agency as a result of our exclusive partnership with The National College who also support over 45,000 education settings nationwide.
• 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.
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and for logging your availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Requirements

• Positive disposition with a teamwork nature.
• Able to adapt approach to meet the differing needs of each student in your class.
• Manage challenging behaviour and emotions.
• Working collaboratively with other Teaching Assistants, management, parents and outside agencies.
• Must promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

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

• Have an enhanced DBS certificate that is on the Update Service (or be happy to pay for a new one).
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
• Minimum of two professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with full education & work.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Some experience supporting children with special needs.

To apply for this SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant role & register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on , email or click APPLY above.

A bit more about Tradewind...

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 temp staff
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 agency via our exclusive partnership with The National College
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer