Job Description

Alternative Provision Primary Teaching Assistant - Bedford, Bedfordshire

Location: Bromham, Bedfordshire
Salary: 85-95 depending on experience - AWR compliant after 12 weeks
Contract Type: Long-term with potential for a permanent role
Start Date: 6th January 2025

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact from day 1?

Are you good at breaking down barriers with children where others fail?

Tradewind are currently working closely with an alternative provision in Bedford who are looking for their next super star support assistant to join them in January 2025.

This is a unique opportunity to join a school which caters for children at risk of exclusion, have been permanently excluded or have additional needs including ASD. The school provides a unique learning blend between the national curriculum and offering their own creative curriculum which includes subjects like DJing, Horse riding and swimming.

You will be working with children with challenging behaviour on a 1-1 basis throughout the day. You will need to be able to draw from a range of different behaviour management techniques to keep disruption to a minimum.

Prior experience working with children with additional needs is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build a strong rapport with students
• Maintain strong levels of behaviour management by utilising different techniques
• Feedback to parents and outside agencies as and when necessary
• Bring learning to life by thinking outside the box

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience working with children with SEN is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for supporting students with diverse educational needs.

This exciting long-term role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to this Teaching Assistant role, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to aaron.clark removed) or call (phone number removed) for an informal discussion about the opportunity.

Join us in January 2025 and help shape the future for students who thrive in a tailored learning environment!