SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay rates

CPD courses (25 programs)

Referral scheme

Interview preparation assistance

Lesson planning support

Online timesheet portal

Social/networking events

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support day to day, short term and full time within Coventry SEND schools and a SEND college. Prior experience with complex needs is essential; empathy, patience and resilience are required as pupils may communicate non-verbally.

This temp-to-perm role offers ongoing opportunities and a path to permanent placement. To apply or learn more, contact Dan at 0121 643 3505 or email [e-mail] for details, registration and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting with complex needs in schools.
• Empathetic, patient and resilient in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities in school settings.
• Assist with lessons and pupil engagement.
• Monitor pupil behaviour and safety, following school policies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Complex needs support

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are working with several different Special Needs Schools in Coventry who are recruiting Unqualified, Level 2 and Level 3 TA's.

The schools' ages range from early years to post 16 for children with SEND. They are part SEND Trusts and SEND Local Authority Schools with a range of significant complex needs including a combination of physical, sensory, medical and cognition and learning needs. As well as a SEND College which is an independent specialist provision for young adults aged 19 to 25 years who have PMLD.

The schools are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants to support day to day, short term and full time within their school. It is essential that you have prior experience supporting with complex needs. It is essential you are empathetic, patient and resilient as a lot of the pupils in school communicate through action which means days can be challenging.

This is a temp to perm position. To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Dan on 0121 643 3505 or email [e-mail].

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
• We care about your training and development more 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
• Great referral scheme – recommend a friend and earn up to £100
• 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
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers

To achieve the higher pay scales for these roles; you must have proven experience in schools, relevant qualifications and supporting references.