Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in Salford. This full-time, on-site role starts ASAP and runs Monday to Friday during school hours, supporting pupils with complex SEND and helping them access the curriculum.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, work closely with teachers, and help develop communication, social and independence skills while promoting safeguarding and a nurturing classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Passionate about working with young people with SEND.
• Calm, resilient and confident in challenging situations.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Adaptable and willing to support individual needs.
• Strong communicator and enthusiastic team player.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.
• Previous SEND/ autism/ complex needs experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND.
• Supporting pupils to access the secondary curriculum and engage in learning.
• Helping young people develop their communication, social and independence skills.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Building positive, trusting and respectful relationships with students.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Supporting pupils both within lessons and during social times.
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to meet individual needs.
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing school environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Location: Salford

Role: Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, ongoing

Recruiting Agency: Tradewind Recruitment - on behalf of the school

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and looking for a rewarding new opportunity?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary school in Salford for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated and supportive team.

The school provides education and support for young people with complex additional needs, and is looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is committed to helping pupils achieve their potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference while gaining valuable experience within a specialist secondary setting.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND.
• Supporting pupils to access the secondary curriculum and engage in learning.
• Helping young people develop their communication, social and independence skills.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Building positive, trusting and respectful relationships with students.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Supporting pupils both within lessons and during social times.
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to meet individual needs.
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing school environment.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Passionate about working with young people with SEND.
• Calm, resilient and confident in challenging situations.
• Able to build strong and positive relationships with pupils.
• Adaptable and willing to support individual needs.
• A strong communicator and enthusiastic team player.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.Previous experience working with SEND, autism, complex needs, challenging behaviour or within a specialist education setting would be highly desirable. However, candidates with relevant transferable experience are also encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist secondary school where you can have a real and lasting impact on the lives of young people.

You will be supported by a dedicated school team and, as a candidate working through Tradewind Recruitment, you will also have access to ongoing support from your recruitment consultant.

The role is available to start ASAP and is full-time, Monday to Friday, during school hours.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and satisfactory references