1:1 Hoist Trained SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind are seeking an enthusiastic and committed 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team in an all-accessible mainstream primary school based in Northfield. The successful candidate will support the Teacher in providing an outstanding education to an individual with specific physical and health needs. who requires hoisting and personal care.

Responsibilities:

Work with the individual learner on a 1:1 basis, providing differentiated support and encouragement to meet their specific needs.

Supporting with communication and language needs and providing 1:1 and small group support as needed to assist in developing children's communication, social, emotional and behavioural skills.

Work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.

Help to maintain accurate records and progress reports to inform ongoing planning and assessment.

There is an element of personal care involved with this role and so the right candidate must be equipped in providing the right support in this area.

Requirements:

CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant for SEN qualification, or equivalent.

Must be Hoist Trained and have experience working in this area and working with children with special educational needs.

Knowledge of Primary national curriculum, and how to effectively support children with Special Educational Needs in the classroom.

Ability to use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with Special Educational Needs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals.

Highly organized with good record-keeping skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a positive, flexible and proactive attitude.

Desired:

The role may have potential to also deliver small phonics lessons for candidates who are experienced in this area, experience of physiotherapy is also preferred but not essential to the role.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

About Tradewind:

We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay

We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you 45 CPD courses!

Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus of up to £100!

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Alternatively, if this isn't quite the right fit but you would like to hear about some of our other vacancies across the West Midlands, please call Emma at the Birmingham office on , or email