SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind is currently recruiting a SEN teaching Assistant for a Secondary school in Wrexham. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who is comfortable supporting students who can display challenging behaviour. A mainstream Wrexham Secondary School requires a SEN Teaching Assistant to start November 4th on a short-term basis initally with potenial for extension. The successful candidate will be supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), therefore, it is vital that you have prior experience supporting a student with these needs on a one-to-one basis. Due to the behaviour, the school is seeking a Teaching Assistant who is calm, patient, resilient and positive. The ideal Teaching Assistant will have: Previous experience working with children with SEMH or SEN (essential) Strong knowledge surrounding behavioural challenges (essential) Experience supporting students one-to-one (desirable) Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent (desirable)The Essentials: Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service, or be prepared to undertake a new disclosure (cost of DBS is refunded after working 20 days) Hold an EWC or be prepared to apply for one A full, 10-year career history and be able to provide a minimum of 2 references Legal right to work in the UK A minimum of 2 professional references including one from your most recent employerTradewind 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 SEN Teaching Assistant in Wrexham. Or for more information about the role, contact Alex Banks on (phone number removed) | Alex.banksm