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Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 9JY, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Tradewind is seeking a full-time PMLD Teaching Assistant for a successful school near Lancaster, starting as soon as possible until July 2025.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a PMLD environment or extensive work with learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, including those with ASD and challenging behaviors.
  • The role involves providing general support across EYFS to KS5 classes, and training will be provided for successful candidates.
  • Essential qualities include excellent communication skills, confidence in managing challenging behavior, and a passion for helping pupils succeed.
  • The position offers competitive pay and requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience preferred.

PMLD Teaching Assistant

Tradewind are working with a highly successful PMLD School on the boarder of Lancaster area, and they are looking for a Teaching Assistants to join their team on a full-time basis starting as soon as possible - July 2025. You will be providing general support from EYFS - KS5 classes.

They are looking for someone who has previous experience in a PMLD environment or have worked extensively with learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), some with associated complex needs, ASD (Autism) and challenging behaviours, training will be provided to any successful candidates.

This school offers an inspirational environment where creative learning is encouraged, and an innovative attitude is a must.

We are looking for:

  • Have excellent communication and behaviour management techniques
  • Be confident in dealing with challenging behaviour
  • Excellent interpersonal skills based on effective communication
  • Passion to ensure every pupil succeeds and reaches their full potential
  • An awareness of their own strengths and areas for development and a willingness to listen to, reflect constructively and ac upon, as appropriate, feedback from others.
  • Be able to confidently work as part of the team and independently.

Essentials:

  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have the legal right to work in the UK

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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.