Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a full time Teaching Assistant to start immediately for a Specialist School based in the west of County Durham. The role has a view to a permanent role for the right candidate and we have a temporary to permanent arrangement with the school to make the transition seamless. The School has a fantastic reputation of supporting, nurturing and developing it’s staff within and has recently been awarded ’Good’ by Ofsted. Free parking is available on-site and there are excellent public transport links in the area for those wishing to travel via bus or train. You will be supporting pupils aged 2-11 who are autistic or have profound, moderate, severe or complex learning difficulties.
Alongside other trained staff you will:
*Support pupils’ health needs
*Assist where necessary with learners with feeding difficulties, including those with a gastrostomy and tracheoscopy
*Provide intimate care to meet pupils’ needs
*Work with teachers, teaching assistants, and other professionals to provide effective support and care to pupils, tailoring support to the needs of the individual pupils if necessary
*Support small groups of children and individuals within the classroom and/externally to the main class as required
*Follow the school’s policy and procedures for safeguarding, moving and handling and behaviour support including the use of restrictive physical intervention if necessary to keep children safe.
*Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude
*Undertake appropriate training and administer prescribed medication when required including emergency medication
*Complete any training relating to the role will be provided by School or Health
What we’re looking for:
*Experience supporting children with additional needs (school, care or youth work settings are all welcome)
*A calm, patient and proactive approach
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
*A Level 2/3 TA qualification is desirable but not essential
Why join Tradewind Recruitment?
*We pay the best rates in the market - guaranteed!
*Flexibility to choose when and where you work
*Local Durham office based in the City Centre
*PAYE only - no umbrella companies
*Free access to The National College CPD platform with over 2,500 training courses
If you’re a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for the next step in your career in a welcoming and supportive school, then click apply or call our office on .
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