Learning Support Assistant

Learning Mentor - Year 6

Location: Widnes, St. Helen'sSchool Type: PrimaryStart Date: ASAPPosition Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Placement until September 2025 for the right person

Tradewind is currently recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Widnes to work on a 1:1 basis with a Y6 male student.

We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching assistant/Learning Mentor that can deal with challenging behaviours, significant SEMH needs, deliver specific behaviour modification interventions & provide a nurture based alternative curriculum, alongside some other bespoke providers. The role is very rewarding and based on strong relationship building.

This position starts ASAP and can lead into a long-term placement for the right person.

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)
• 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 employer

Tradewind 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 St. Helen's. Or for more information about the role, contact Helen Hughes on /