SEN Teaching Assistant - Bolton

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

CPD courses access

Dedicated SEND recruitment consultant

Long-term and permanent placements

Online timesheet system

Network of specialist schools in GM

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Bolton SEN setting. ASAP start. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, assisting with complex needs and personal care when required.

The role involves promoting communication, wellbeing and inclusive learning in collaboration with teachers and therapists. The position offers competitive daily pay and potential for long-term placements, with access to CPD and a wide network of specialist schools in Greater

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience with pupils with autism, PMLD, SLD or communication difficulties is desirable.
• Ability to support personal care routines.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist students with complex needs and additional requirements.
• Provide personal care where needed while maintaining dignity.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to tailor support.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm and nurturing approach

Personal care support

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

SEN School, Bolton ASAP Start 97 - 110 per day

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a secondary provision in Bolton, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs in a specialist educational setting.

The school supports children and young people who require additional assistance to access education, including pupils with complex learning needs, communication difficulties and those requiring extra support. This is a rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference to vulnerable learners.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist students with complex learning difficulties and additional needs.
• Provide personal care where required, maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver tailored support.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience working with pupils with complex needs, autism, PMLD, SLD or communication difficulties is highly desirable.
• Confidence supporting personal care routines.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable

• Team Teach or other positive behaviour support training.
• Experience working within a specialist school, SEND provision or care setting.
• Manual handling or personal care experience.

What Tradewind Can Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates of 97 - 110 per day.
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• Dedicated support from an experienced SEND recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• Easy-to-use online timesheet system.
• Access to a wide network of specialist schools and provisions across Greater Manchester.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Satisfactory professional references.
• Right to work in the UK.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.