1;1 Sen Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience supporting children or young adults with Autism?

Tradewind are proud to be recruiting on behalf of an outstanding special needs secondary school in Trafford for a calm and empathetic 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.

About the role:

• 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in a special needs primary school.
• Start date – ASAP.
• Full time and long term with the potential to turn in to a permanent contract.
• Pay up to £26,000 per year.
• Supporting pupil in Y6 on a 1:1 with Autism, (ASC).
• You will be required to provide aid with learning and actively support the class teacher.
• The pupil needs assistance managing their emotions, behaviour and triggers.
• You must have prior experience of supporting those with Autism.

About the school:

• Primary special school school for young people with Autism in Trafford.
• Rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted.
• Small groups of no more than 10 pupils per class.
• Specialist facilities including hydrotherapy room, sensory room, therapy rooms, SMART room and sensory garden.
• Exceptional support for staff with team atmosphere and everyone pulling together to give the best support possible to their young people.
• Close to bus, metro and train stations.
• Easily accessible from south Manchester areas as well.

About the pupils:

• All pupils are aged 3-11 and have an EHCP for SEN with the majority having Autism (ASC) or Complex Needs including verbal and non-verbal pupils.
• Curriculum focuses on personal, physical & social development, life skills, numeracy & literacy and speech & language.
• Pupils need support managing emotions & behaviour, processing and understanding work and interaction with peers.
• Some have Speech & Language needs and use PECS, Makaton or Signalong to communicate.

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

• Have an enhanced DBS Disclosure (or be happy to apply for a new one), Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits of working through Tradewind:

• An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience
• Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary
• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
• More training and development than any other agency – which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That’s 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• A great referral scheme – recommend a friend and earn a generous 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
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To apply for this Trafford based 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role & register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on or email .

A bit more about Tradewind…

1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we’re committed to putting candidates & staff first
2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we’re proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer