SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Leigh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child with Autism in a Year 1 classroom. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on a young learner's life while working in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification and experience with Autism, along with a passion for early childhood education. Join a team that values your development, wellbeing, and flexibility, and enjoy competitive pay rates while contributing to the success of students in Leigh. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in education!

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Wellbeing focus

Equal Opportunities Employer

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 qualification required for this teaching assistant role.
• Experience working with Autism and in a classroom environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with Autism on a 1-1 basis in a Year 1 class.
• Work full-time, 5 days a week, starting immediately.

Skills

SEN Experience

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Environment Experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 Qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced teaching assistant looking for a new opportunity?

Do you have SEN Experience?

Tradewind are currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to join a Leigh school, working in their Year 1 class supporting a child on a 1-1 basis who has Autism and is very energetic. The role is on a full-time basis, 5 days a week starting immediately, with daily pay rates for this position ranging from £85-£95.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, as well as a passion for working with young children.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

1. NVQ level 2 qualification
2. Experience of working with Autism
3. Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
4. Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional reference checks
5. CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
6. Legal right to work in the UK

If you're an experienced primary teaching assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your career! For more information about the role, contact Lindsey Pennington on (phone number removed).

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

1. Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
2. Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College.
3. Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions available local to you.
4. Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.
5. We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.