Are you a compassionate individual with experience supporting young people with severe mental health needs, based in Harrow?
Tradewind are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a Hospital School in Harrow. The role is full time to start ASAP on a long-term basis until the end of the academic year and will most likely become permanent for the right candidate.
The hospital school in Harrow is an Outstanding Ofsted rated school which caters for students with a statement of severe mental health needs, who have experienced difficulties in mainstream school. These pupils will usually be battling against severe cases of Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Harm, Eating Disorders and other mental health difficulties.
You will need to be adaptable to pupils' changing needs and will work with various pupils depending on the needs of the day, this offers constant variation throughout the week ensuring a stimulating environment. Team work is essential, therefore the school has harnessed a close knit family feel which provides you with support and a real sense of achievement on a weekly basis.
The school in Harrow, North London, is easily accessible by various tube stations including the Picadilly Line and Metropolitan Line.
Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.
Essential requirements:
- Experience supporting young people with mental health difficulties
- Previous TA, LSA or support work within a school, PRU, Alternative Provision or other child related experience.
- Open-minded, positive and friendly approach.
- A caring and professional manner.
- Must have legal right to work in the UK.
For more information on the school location and role, please contact Raj at Tradewind today on (option 3 for SEND) or email me on and I will welcome your enquiries. Alternatively hit the apply button and we will contact you accordingly.