Description
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 1
Location: Rainford St. Helen’s
School Type: Primary
Start Date: 7/1/25
Position Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Placement
Tradewind is currently recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Rainhill, St. Helen’s to work on a 1:1 basis with a female pupil.
The student has a cognitive heart condition, has limited communication & mobility and uses Makaton. The pupil is peg fed and the school are happy to provide full training as this will be required. Personal care will also be needed.
This position starts 7th January 2025 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)
Happy to be trained in Peg feeding
Happy to carry out personal care
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 employerTradewind 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 (phone number removed) /(url removed)
