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Tradewind is currently recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in St. Helen's to work on a 1:1 basis with a boy in Year 2.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who is comfortable supporting students who display challenging behaviours, attachment & Trauma needs.

This position starts asap and can lead into a long-term placement for the right person.

The successful candidate will be supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), therefore, it is vital that you have prior experience supporting a student with these needs on a one-to-one basis.

Due to the behaviour, the school is seeking a Teaching Assistant who is calm, patient, resilient and positive.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

Previous experience working with children with SEMH or SEN (essential)
Strong knowledge surrounding behavioural challenges (essential)
Experience supporting students one-to-one (desirable)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent (desirable)The Essentials:

Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service, or be prepared to undertake a new disclosure (cost of DBS is refunded after working 20 days)
A full, 10-year career history and be able to provide a minimum of 2 references
Legal right to work in the UK
A minimum of 2 professional references including one from your most recent employerTradewind is renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, a great referral bonus, and termly networking & social events.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position as a SEN Teaching Assistant in St. Helen's. Or for more information about the role, contact Helen Hughes on (phone number removed) /(url removed)