An amazing secondary school/pupil referral unit in Workington, West Cumbria is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to start in March 2025, or sooner for the right candidate!
The school provides a specialist learning environment for pupils aged 10 - 16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), and class sizes are small - with only 6 students maximum in each class.
The school is ideally looking for someone with experience supporting pupils in an SEN or PRU setting, and who can support pupils who demonstrate challenging behaviour. The ideal candidate for this teaching assistant role will demonstrate resilience and confidence when developing relationships with SEMH pupils.
The role will involve working school hours from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, with rates of pay available from £90 - £115, depending upon experience. Tradewind proudly pays directly via PAYE through our own amazing in-house payroll team, without the need to sign up with a third party umbrella company!
Responsibilities
1. Within an agreed system of supervision, work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to maximise pupil development and achievement.
2. Provide and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils.
3. Provide specialist support to pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory, or physical difficulties.
4. Escort and supervise pupils on out-of-school activities using own initiative to deal with issues that arise and maintain good order and standards of behaviour.
Minimum Requirements
1. Have an enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to apply for a new one), Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional reference checks.
2. Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included, and any employment breaks must be explained.
3. Have the legal right to work in the UK.
Benefits
1. Competitive daily rates of pay.
2. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities through the National College, with over 2500 certified CPD courses available.
3. Access to a dedicated and experienced consultant who will support your career progression.
4. A chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.
5. Opportunity to work towards securing a long-term or permanent position.
To apply for this role in Workington & register with Tradewind, please call Christina Grindy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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