SEN Teaching Assistant, Tower Hamlets

COVID-19 notice: We're continuing to recruit education staff throughout these unprecedented times, as we can still get you registered and cleared ready for when schools re-open. Instead of face-to-face meetings, all interviews will be via phone and we can guide you through submitting your documents online. Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or Welfare Officer seeking a new opportunity? Tradewind recruitment is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Tower Hamlets to start ASAP. This role is full-time until the end of the academic year. In this role, you will be working with 2 students in years 8 & 9 who are both wheelchair users. Daily duties will include morning transport to school, an ability and training in hoisting and manual handling. Morning start with PECS (cards) & Makaton. You will also be required to assist with personal care for PMLD. One to One support is expected from the hours of 8:15am to 15:30pm. You will have a 20 minute break and one hour lunch. The school is looking for: -Previous experience working with a child with PMLD preferably in a Secondary school setting -Trained in Hoist and manual handling -Trained with pecs AND/OR Makaton -Experience working with students with either SEN or challenging behaviour -Candidates with a youth working background are encouraged to apply The school is located in Tower Hamlets with excellent access to public transport links. To join us and be successful in this SEN TA/welfare role you will need to provide the following: *This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks *Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained *You must have the legal right to work in the UK Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as SEN TA/Welfare Office role in Tower Hamlets, London. Or for more information about the role, contact Cherie Kelly on (phone number removed) / (url removed) Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most. We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK. Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer