Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment is an education recruitment specialist and a Sunday Times Top 100 employer. We have been helping candidates to find school-based work for over 24 years.Our wonderful client school, based in the Maldon area of Essex are seeking a reliable, talented and nurturing Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join them from January 2025.

The successful applicant will provide academic and pastoral support to a pupil with additional learning needs.Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and from enthusiastic graduates with relevant experience will be considered.Experience of supporting any of the following needs would be an advantage but is not essential!ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Autism (ASD) Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD / EBD)Challenging Behaviour, global Development Delay (GDD) Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Social, emotional and mental Health (SEMH) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)The successful candidate will:* Provide wonderful support to pupils with special educational needs* Be a positive role model and offer encouragement and promote confidence* Assist with the planning of learning activities* Help with classroom preparationIf you feel that you have the skills for this rewarding SEN TA/ LSA/ SEN TA/ HLTA role, please apply today. The school wish to interview and appoint ASAP!By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you: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 placementOnline Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.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 a generous bonus.Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultantsIf you're looking to gain further experience in your supply teaching career or if you're new to supply and would like further information on how we can assist you in this exciting new stage of your career, please contact Gary on (Option 1) or apply to this advert todayTradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer