Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a Teaching Assistant, with previous experience as a Support Worker, to provide aid and support for children in a Runcorn Specialist Provision.

A specialist provision, catering for those with social, emotional mental health is in need of a Teaching Assistant to help children and young adults access the curriculum. The successful candidate will be working one-to-one with students and will run small group work activities

This is a full-time role starting ASAP until July 2025. The school is hoping to appoint a Teaching Assistant as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be:

• Resilient and positive, showing initiative and flexibility;
• Be able to work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher;
• Confident with supporting children with additional needs;
• Firm, consistent and fun;
• Approachable, patient and understanding;

Desirable:

• Team Teach trained
• Experience with Makaton and PECs
• Experience working with challenging behaviour
• Can provide personal care

To be considered you must:

• Have experience working within a school setting
• Have prior, or current experience supporting individuals with SEN
• This position is subject to Enhanced DBS, Overseas police check (if applicable) and satisfactory references
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any gaps in employment must be explained
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

Tradewind is renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, a great referral bonus, and termly networking & social events.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position as a School Support Worker in Runcorn. Or for more information about the role, contact Jake Wall on (phone number removed) (url removed)