Specialist Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Gloucestershire seeks dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistants to support young people with additional needs. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay from £90 per day, and the opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives. You will engage closely with teachers to create interactive activities and nurture the learning environment. Full training is provided, and various contract options are available.

Benefits

Access to 2,500 CPD courses

High rates of pay

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting young people with mental health needs.
• Previous experience with PECS, Makaton, and medication administration is a bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in their learning and emotional growth.
• Work closely with class teachers to create engaging activities.
• Help children develop social skills and positive relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Specialist Teaching Assistants Needed - Gloucestershire.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a calm, caring nature and a natural ability to build strong relationships? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistants to join our team across a number of SEND Schools across Gloucestershire. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 2-19 with additional needs, including ASD, SLD, SPD, PMLD, communication difficulties and behaviour that challenges.

These schools have amazing facilities to support the children and young people they cater to. Sensory rooms, forest gardens and hydrotherapy pools are just a few of what you can expect to find across the sites to enable you to provide the best support to the children you are working with. These facilities help to build self-esteem, self-regulation and provide enriching activities these children need to thrive.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with additional needs in their learning, development and emotional growth
• Working closely with class teachers to create engaging and interactive activities
• Helping children develop social skills and positive relationships
• Maintaining a safe, supportive and nurturing environment
• Making a genuine difference to young people's lives every day

What we're looking for

• A genuine interest in supporting young people, especially those with mental health needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy and resilience
• Previous experience with PECS, Makaton and medication administration is a bonus - but not essential as full training will be given

The role

• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term time only
• Pay: from 90 per day
• Flexible: part-time or full-time options available
• Start: Immediate starts available (with potential for permanent contracts for the right person)
• Location: Gloucestershire SEND Schools

Why work with us?

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the National College.
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you.
• 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.
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.

How to apply

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your impact is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" to start your journey as an Specialist Teaching Assistant in Gloucestershire today!