Are you an experience Teaching Assistant? Are you BSL trained? Look no further, Tradewind needs you!
On behalf of our client school, Tradewind is seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant with BSL training to support two pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and deeply passionate about supporting children working below Age-Related Expectations. In this role, you will play a key part in addressing knowledge gaps and will collaborate closely with the class teacher to assess and support pupil progress.
A strong commitment to making a positive impact and prior experience working with children with SEN are essential.
Where: Salford
Start Date: Monday 30th September
Shift Pattern: Mornings only (long term role)
Pay: £84 - £90 per day (depending on experience, you can negotiate a higher rate)
About the school:
This welcoming school has adopted Christian values of respect, compassion, community, perseverance, and thankfulness to help pupils thrive. Their vision is for pupils to become responsible, kind, ambitious, and resilient learners who are confident and self-aware. To achieve this, they focus on inclusion and equality, delivering a challenging curriculum, fostering compassion and responsibility, building positive relationships, and offering diverse learning opportunities. The school aims to create a secure, happy, and positive atmosphere for all pupils.
About you:
The successful Teaching Assistant will collaborate with the class teacher to support the academic progress of two children with a Hearing Impairment, both in group settings.
**You must be BSL trained (Level 1 -3)
**You must have relevant experience
**You must be able to provide references to support this experience
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting teachers in lesson delivery, classroom management, and fostering a positive learning environment
* Providing individualised support to pupils facing learning challenges to ensure comprehension of the curriculum
* Aiding in the preparation of teaching materials and organising resources for lessons
* Establishing positive relationships with all pupils based on trust and mutual respect
* Collaborating effectively with the key stage and wider staff to share advice, resources, and best practices
Essential Requirements:
* Excellent references showcasing previous experience in KS1/KS2
* Full employment history
* The legal right to work in the UK
All candidates will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced DBS check.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this rewarding Teaching Assistant position, please contact Tamara ASAP on or email
Benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment/SANZA Teaching Agency/Accelerate Teaching:
* We prioritize your income, always striving to secure the highest pay rate and offering the best possible advice.
* We prioritize your development, providing free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources through the National College.
* We tailor the working week to your needs, offering daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions available locally.
* We prioritize your wellbeing, placing people at the forefront of everything we do and proudly maintaining our status as a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four consecutive years.
* We pride ourselves on exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.