Tradewind are recruiting!
Are you passionate about supporting teenagers from vulnerable & disadvantaged backgrounds?
Do you have experience supporting teenagers or young adults that display challenging behaviours?
If so, then this unique role is for you!
We are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to start ASAP, full time at a secondary school in the High Peak area for children with Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs (SEMH).
- Starting ASAP.
- Monday to Friday.
- Approx 8:45am-4pm each day although hours vary.
- Excellent pay up to £105/day for first 12 weeks. Equal pay to perm staff from 13th week onwards.
- Paid PAYE with Tradewind, not umbrella companies.
- Will turn into permanent role for the right person.
- You will need to be a driver to access this location.
- Learning Support Assistant supporting 11-16 year olds with SEMH needs in the High Peak area.
- 1:1 and small group support.
- Varied timetable where no two days are the same.
- Unique riding centre location with horses on site.
- You will need to be a driver to reach this location.
- You will need to be happy with being around animals from time to time in between lessons.
- Access to training and development.
- Friendly and supportive team.
- Opportunity to make real difference to young people who are struggling with their courses.
- Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
- Inclusive, diverse and supportive environment.
To join us and be successful in this school based Learning Support Assistant role in the High Peak area, you will need to:
- Have an enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to apply for a new one).
- Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
- Minimum of two professional references.
- Provide a CV with a full history from your education until present.
- Have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Some experience with teenagers or young adults.
Benefits of working through Tradewind:
- An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience.
- Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary.
- Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent.
- More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD. courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor.
- A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward.
- Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
- Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement.
- A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.
- Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.
To apply for this Learning Support Assistant role in the High Peak area and register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on or email
A bit more about Tradewind...
- As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
- We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
- Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
- More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
- Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer