Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a variety of opportunities across secondary schools in St Helens.

With schools preparing for the new academic year, we are keen to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEN TAs and Behaviour Mentors, as well as graduates and candidates with transferable experience supporting young people.

Our partner schools may require support for students with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Moderate Learning Difficulties
• Other SEND needs

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and school support teams to help students access learning and develop greater independence.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one support
• Supporting students within the classroom
• Working with small groups
• Supporting intervention programmes
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Developing positive relationships with students
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Experience supporting SEND is advantageous
• Patience, resilience and empathy
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and proactive approach
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people

We also welcome applications from Psychology graduates, Education graduates, Sports Coaches, Youth Workers and Children's Support Workers who are looking to develop their careers within education.

• Pay from £100 per day
• Long-term and daily supply opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Free CPD through The National College
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in secondary education

If you're looking for SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs in St Helens, Learning Support Assistant Jobs, Teaching Assistant Jobs or SEND support roles, we'd love to hear from you.

This advertisement is intended to build our network of SEN Teaching Assistants for current and upcoming opportunities with our partner secondary schools across St Helens.

Anthony Bailey
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