Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Tradewind are seeking Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work in specialist provisions across the Runcorn area.

As a Special Needs TA, you will be supporting students who have a range of additional needs.

We are looking for candidates with a genuine enthusiasm for making learning accessible for students with additional needs. In return, you will find yourself working in a supportive and nurturing environment with a strong emphasis on collaborative work.

We are looking to appoint candidates immediately and we currently have full-time, part-time and day-to-day work available. Working hours are generally 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The successful candidate will be:

• Resilient and positive, showing initiative and flexibility;
• Be able to work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher;
• Confident with supporting children with additional needs;
• Firm, consistent and fun;
• Approachable, patient and understanding;

Desirable:

• Experience with Makaton and PECs
• Experience working with challenging behaviour
• Can provide personal care

To be considered you must:

• This position is subject to Enhanced DBS, Overseas police check (if applicable) and satisfactory references;
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any gaps in employment must be explained;
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Runcorn. Alternatively, email or call the office on .

Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.