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Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA looking for a new rewarding role?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for an enthusiastic HLTA to join a therapeutic SEND school in Rochdale catering for children aged 6 to 18 with SEMH needs.

This is a full- time temporary HLTA role from as soon as possible.

The Role

A Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA

Five days a week 8.30 am to 4.30pm

The HLTA will be required to provide academic, behaviour and pastoral support to pupils.

They also cover lessons in the teachers' absence and be responsible for delivering small group or 1:1 intervention in core skills.

The HLTA will not be responsible for preparing or marking work ,but will be responsible for delivering cover work and ensuring pupils complete desired learning objectives.

Ideal applicants will have previous experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant/ HLTA or Cover supervisor in a primary or secondary school or SEND provision

Level 3 Teaching Assistants or graduate cover supervisors with significant experience or covering lessons or delivering interventions will be considered.

The School

Small independent SEMH school for pupils aged 6-18 located in Rochdale.

The school is registered to offer education to 30 pupils with a range of needs including ADHD, autism, developmental trauma, anxiety, sensory processing difficulties, dyslexia, and attachment difficulties, amongst other varying needs.

There are currently 26 pupils on roll aged between 6 and 18.

Located in a farmhouse in the Rochdale hills, the small classrooms provide an intimate calm learning space for children with ASD and SEMH.

Ofsted Good May 2023

"Leaders have high aspirations for pupils, including for their achievement and for their behaviour. Most pupils arrive having missed a lot of education and they have gaps in their learning. Staff foster positive relationships with pupils. They support pupils who have previously experienced trauma with a range of effective therapeutic approaches. This helps pupils to re-engage with their education."

Inspiring headteacher and team and an emotionally rewarding place to work.

To join us and be successful in this Higher-Level Teaching Assistant role, you will need to:

be qualified as a level 4 as a teaching assistant or above
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 new partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

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

Help with lesson planning - 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 Higher Level Teaching Assistant role or to hear more about other SEND roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)