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Tradewind Recruitment

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a Special Needs school in Altrincham. This role involves supporting secondary-aged pupils with diverse needs, including Autism and ADHD, in a nurturing environment. The position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Join a dedicated team that makes a real difference in the lives of young people who require additional support. If you are passionate about education and want to contribute positively to students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Top rates of pay
Access to CPD courses
Generous referral scheme
Full interview preparation
Ongoing support throughout placement
User-friendly Online Portal
Free social and networking events

Qualifications

  • Must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide a CV.
  • Candidates with experience in various support roles will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Support secondary aged pupils with Special Needs in small groups or 1:1.
  • Collaborate with the SEN team and other professionals.

Skills

Engaging with young people
Calmness and resilience
Supporting students with Autism
Supporting students with ADHD
Managing challenging behaviours
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

DBS on the Update Service
Previous school-based experience

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in an AP (Alternative Provision).


Position: Behaviour Support Assistant


Location: Trafford, Altrincham (WA15)


Setting: Special Needs school supporting both Primary and Secondary ages.


Contract: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (could turn permanent for the right person).


Salary: Up to £100/day (DOE).


Are you a natural when it comes to engaging and motivating young people? Are you calm and resilient when dealing with challenging behaviours?


If so, then this school needs you!


Role:

Supporting secondary aged pupils in small groups or 1:1 with Special Needs, including Autism, ADHD or Social, Emotional difficulties (SEMH) that can result in challenging behaviours.

Class sizes of no more than 10 students with at least two support staff in each.

Based at a secondary special needs school in the Salford, Eccles (M30) area catering for young people aged 11-19 with significant and complex needs.

Promoting a safe, inclusive and fun working environment.

Collaborating with the SEN team, senior leaders, heads of departments, parents and carers, social workers, and other professionals in the child's multidisciplinary team.

Opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Make a real difference to the quality of life and life chances of young people who need extra support the most.


Requirements:

To succeed in this Learning Support Assistant role, you must:

  1. Have the legal right to work in the UK.
  2. Provide a CV with a full history.
  3. Have a DBS on the Update Service (or be prepared to get a new one).
  4. Min of two professional references.
  5. Overseas Police Checks (if applicable).
  6. Previous school-based experience.
  7. Candidates with experience as a Teaching Assistant, Secondary Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Support Worker, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker, Sports Coach, Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor or Behaviour Mentor will be considered.

Benefits of working via Tradewind:
  • Top rates of pay, as we attract the best education talent.
  • Great opportunity in education and training available!
  • Access to more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency including over 2,500 FREE courses with The National College.
  • A generous referral scheme to earn rewards for recommending friends.
  • Full interview preparation and assistance to boost your confidence and chances of success.
  • Ongoing support throughout your placement.
  • User-friendly Online Portal for easy timesheet management and availability updates.
  • Free social and networking events to connect with peers and consultants.

To be considered for this exciting Learning Support Assistant position or to learn more about similar opportunities in the area, please contact Kieran in our Manchester office at (phone number removed), email (url removed) or click APPLY above.


Join Tradewind and embark on a rewarding career journey today!

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