We are recruiting for a PRU Secondary Teaching Assistant in Walsall!

Do you have experience supporting children with SEMH needs?

Are you a natural at engaging & motivating children while setting clear boundaries?

If so, then this is the role for you.


Role - Secondary Teaching Assistant at primary PRU in Walsall.
Times - Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
Contract - September Start, full time, temporary to permanent for right person.
Pay - Up to £100/day DOE. 35 hours per week. Paid PAYE via Tradewind. Pay reviewed after 12th week in line with AWR legislation.

The School & Pupils
* Secondary Pupil Referral Unit in Walsall.
* All students have an EHCP for Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and some with associated needs such as Autism, ADHD and SpLD.
* Most students working at much lower levels than expected for their age.
* Class sizes of no more than 8 pupils including TA support.
* Long standing & supportive management.
* Collaborative teamwork atmosphere.
* Welcoming and inclusive environment.
* Excellent facilities & resources that help enable & enhance their holistic curriculum offer.
* Easily accessible by car or bus or train.

Benefits of working through Tradewind
* Top rates of pay paid PAYE via Tradewind, we don't use Umbrella pay companies.
* More FREE online CPD courses than any other agency as a result of our exclusive partnership with The National College who also support over 45,000 education settings nationwide.
* A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
* Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
* A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and for logging your availability.
* Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Requirements
* Positive disposition with a teamwork nature.
* Able to adapt approach to meet the differing needs of each student in your class.
* Students are grouped by similar needs and levels rather than by age.
* Manage challenging behaviour and emotions.
* Working collaboratively with other Teaching Assistants, management, parents and outside agencies.
* Must promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

To join us and be successful in this Secondary Teaching Assistant role in Walsall you will need to:

* Have an enhanced DBS certificate that is on the Update Service (or be happy to pay for a new one).
* Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
* Minimum of two professional references checks.
* Provide a CV with full education & work.
* Have the legal right to work in the UK.
* Some experience supporting children with challenging behaviours.

To apply for this Walsall based PRU Secondary Teaching Assistant role & register with Tradewind please call Abbie in the Birmingham office on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or click APPLY above.

A bit more about Tradewind...
1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our temp staff
3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
4. More free CPD courses than any other education agency via our exclusive partnership with The National College
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer