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Tradewind are recruiting!

Exciting opportunity for someone with a Science & school background to combine their skills and develop as an education professional!

I'm looking for a Science Teaching Assistant to start ASAP on a full time & long term basis at a secondary special needs school in the Salford area.

Full time - Monday to Friday 8:15am-3:15pm.
Excellent pay up to £105/day for the first 12 weeks.
Equal pay to permanent staff in same role from the 13th week onwards.
Could go permanent eventually for the right person.
Paid PAYE with Tradewind. We don't use umbrella pay companies!

The school caters for young people aged 9-19 with additional needs.
Students all have EHCPs for SEN, including Learning, Communication, Sensory or Emotional needs.
Work exclusively in the schools Science department supporting in Biology, Chemisty and Physics lessons.
Maintain & keep records on Science equipment and materials.
Contribute to the Science vision and delivery.
Encourage users to adopt good practice in the Science lab and ensure correct use of equipment and that procedures are followed.
Work alongside the class teacher to monitor progress.
Support students with social, emotional and behavioural development.
Help students with their individual additional needs.

Requirements:

To succeed in this Science Teaching Assistant role, you must:

Have the legal right to work in the UK.
Provide a CV with a full history.
Have a DBS on the Update Service (or be prepared to get a new one).
Min of two professional references.
Overseas Police Checks (if applicable).
A background in Science.
Previous experience in a school based support role.

Candidates with experience as a Secondary Teaching Assistant, Science Technician, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor or similar could be ideal for this opportunity.

Benefits of working via Tradewind:

Top rates of pay, as we attract the best education talent.
Work in Education and training is available - access to more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency including over 2,500 FREE courses with The National College.
A generous referral scheme to earn rewards for recommending friends
Full interview preparation and assistance to boost your confidence and chances of success.
Ongoing support throughout your placement.
User-friendly Online Portal for easy timesheet management and availability updates.
Free social and networking events to connect with peers and consultants.

To be considered for this exciting combined SEND & Science Teaching Assistant position in the Salford area or to learn more about other opportunities in the area, please contact Graham in our Manchester office at (phone number removed), email (url removed) or click APPLY above.

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