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Tradewind are recruiting! Are you looking for a temporary work as a SEND Teaching Assistant?

Do you have up to date Team Teach certification?

Are you passionate about working with children with special needs?

Do you want to work in a school that supports your professional development?

If yes to all those questions, then this is your next role!

Tradewind are recruiting for a Team Teach trained SEND Teaching Assistant to start ASAP on a full time and long-term basis at a special needs secondary school in Oldham for children aged 4 to 16 with Autism and Complex Needs.

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

Team Teach behaviour management certification that is still in date.

Have an enhanced DBS certificate that is on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for a new one).

Two professional references and Overseas Police Check (only if applicable).

Provide a CV with full employment and education history including any gaps.

Have the legal right to work full time in the UK.

About the role:

Team Teach trained SEND Teaching Assistant for special needs school in south Oldham.

Five days a week 8.30am to 3.30pm

Supporting pupils aged 11-19 with Autism and Complex Needs.

You will need to prevent challenging behaviour from occurring by employing appropriate strategies and methods to de-escalate situations before they occur.

You will need to help recognise each pupils' triggers and support them in learning to self-regulate their emotions.

You must be able to work as a team and support your colleagues through challenging situations.

You may need to support with elements of personal care such as toileting, feeding, changing, hygiene and moving.

Great role if you want to make a real different to young peoples' quality of life and life chances!

Fantastic opportunity to take on a new challenge, learn new skills and enhance your CV, putting you ahead of other candidates for any future roles you apply for!

About the school:

SEND school for pupils with Autism and Complex Needs.

Pupils are aged 4 to 16

Differentiated curriculum to meet individual needs of each pupil and group.

Groups sizes of no more than 8 pupils to a class.

Collaborative and supportive team who help each other through challenges.

Strong focus on inclusion and safety of staff and pupils.

Great relationships with parents, outside professionals and others schools.

Access to excellent training opportunities.

Pupils need support managing emotions and behaviour as well as support with social interactions, life skills, speech and language, sensory understanding and physical needs.

Most pupils are working on the Engagement Model, EYFS, Reception or KS1. Some are working at a higher level.

Many pupils have input from outside professionals.

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 partnership with The National College.

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

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 Team Teach Trained SEND Teaching Assistant position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)