Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a Multi Academy Trust that have sites in Acocks Green, Hall Green, Tyseley and Erdington. They are currently recruiting for a 1:1 Year 4 SEND TA at their site in Acocks Green.

They are looking for exceptional and committed people to work within the trust to positively impact the lives of the pupils they support. They passionately believe that staff are the biggest asset, so they actively develop them through a personalised and bespoke CPD package each term. They invest heavily in their staff as they know that only through staff development will they achieve the very best outcomes for their children. They are a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils, Trustees, and supportive Academy Representatives. Their staff are friendly, professional, and a dedicated team in the heart of the city serving an aspirant, culturally diverse community.

This role is to support on 1 :1 basis with a male pupil in Year 4 who currently has a diagnosis of autism. He displays some challenging behaviour and can lash out verbally when frustrated. Ideally the school are looking for someone who can come in and act as a role model for him and provide nurture and structure. This would be a full-time role to start asap until the end of the academic year.

For this role you will be able to:

• Help develop a positive ethos within school in accordance with their vision for the development.
• Provide a visible presence to pupils, parents, carers, and staff.
• Promote a love of lifelong learning.
• Have excellent organisational and social skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to build on success and manage change.
• Show commitment to a culture of continuous improvement that promotes excellence for staff and pupils alike and builds on our current Ofsted rating.
• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to articulate.
• A clear vision for the through school and support positive relationships across the Trust.

We will offer you:

• A happy and caring ethos.
• A supportive team within the primary and across the MAT.
• Opportunities for your own continued professional development, both internally and through collaborative working across the trust.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved learners who engage positively with school life.
• A hard-working, motivated, and engaged staff and governors, who care deeply about the outcomes for children and young people.
• A culture of support for all staff
• MAT-wide continued professional development opportunities to enable practical and research-based school improvement initiatives.

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Ashleigh on or email .By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:* We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay* We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor* Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100* Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success* Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement* Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability* Free social and networking events to get to know your peers