Role - SEND Teaching Assistant - Personal care
Start Date: September
Hours - Full time
Area - Nottingham City Centre
My client is currently looking to recruit a SEND teaching assistant to work 1-1 with a child with autism, who requires personal care support in year 1.
They are a larger than average Primary school which is 3 form entry. They are part of an inspiring academy chain and are looking for a committed, calm, caring and imaginative SEND Teaching Assistant, who has experience of personal care and changing.
The school has high expectations for pupil’s behaviour, establishing and maintaining good positive and productive relationships is key across the school for success.
Are you looking to work in a school that offers high levels of support and training If so this could be the perfect opportunity for you to progress within the school and the trust.
Responsibilities for this SEND Support role:
* Supporting a SEND pupil with autism on a 1:1 basis in the classroom
* Work on differentiated activities to deliver to the student
* Liaise with the SENCO/Inclusion manager to deliver relevant support to the pupil
* Develop social/emotional skills of the pupil
* Work with teachers to monitor progress of the pupil
* Accompanying the pupil to relevant therapy sessions
Requirements for the role:
* Previous experience of working with children or young adults with special needs is essential
* A teaching assistant NVQ level 3 or equivalent
* Manual handling experience would be an advantage
* Care work or personal care experience
Pay rate £85-£100 per day depending on experience
By working with Tradewind, we can offer you:
*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, 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
*Help with lesson planning - our support doesn’t stop once we’ve 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
To join us and be successful in this SEN Support role you will need to:
*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
For more information about the role of SEN Support, Please contact Rebecca Bowering on or email
We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your teaching career.
Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that’s 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available 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. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.
We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.
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