Job Description

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new role in Camden? Would you like to work within a hospital school supporting children with mental health needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a experienced Teaching Assistant to join this special school in Camden. This is a full time, long-term role starting in January 2025 (upon review there will be an opportunity to go permanent).

The School:

A leading independent special school with a fully integrated specialist clinical team located nearby. For over 50 years the school has pioneered therapeutic educational work with children. A small school working with up to 21 children aged between 5-14 across Key Stages 1,2 & 3.

The school provides a model of good practice that fits the Education, Health and Care Plan model. Therapists, specialist nurses and education staff work closely together to support the learning and development of children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, their families/carers and the professional network around them.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for the below:

• Supporting the teacher in delivering the curriculum
• Assisting with the preparation of lesson plans and resources
• Supporting individual pupils with their learning, behaviour and emotional literacy
• Helping to manage overall behaviour in the classroom and wider school
• Supporting the teacher in the assessment and reporting of pupil progress
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

To join us and be successful in this role you will ideally need :

• Previous experience working within SEMH or SEND
• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

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

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Teaching Assistant in Camden or for more information about the role, contact Stuart Lovelock on (phone number removed) (Option 4) / (url removed)