Job Description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a secondary teaching assistant immediately available for a full-time role in north Manchester?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a confident personable secondary teaching assistant with experience of supporting teenagers who speak various languages to join the EAL department of a secondary academy in north Manchester.

This is a full time, ongoing temporary role for three months initially.

The Role

English as an Additional Language Secondary Teaching Assistant

Five days a week 8.15am - 3.30pm

Working with small groups of teenagers with various levels of English comprehension to ensure they feel settled and safe in school (many students have not been in a UK secondary school before)

Experience of supporting teenagers with anxiety and mental health needs is beneficial.

Working collaboratively with the Head of EAL and Head of English and SENCO

A background in TEFL or ESOL is desirable but experience of supporting teenagers in a UK secondary school is essential.

The School

Large academy for students aged 11- 16 in north Manchester

Ofsted Good Academy since November 2014

Excellent facilities for teaching and learning.

"Students who speak English as an additional language are extremely well supported to develop their knowledge of English language, both in class and through additional support. Older students take \'English for Speakers of Other Languages\' courses and qualifications, which support them well when applying for further education courses. They also help younger students speaking English as an additional language to learn English and help them to settle into the academy."

Easily accessible on public transport links

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

Experience of teaching or supporting groups of teenagers aged 11 -16 either in a school or college, preferably a mainstream secondary school in England.

Good references to support this experience.

Have excellent understanding of the English language and communication skills

Provide a full CV of employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained

Have the legal right to work full time in the UK without sponsorship

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if you have lived abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years) and professional references checks

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

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 - over 2,500 courses through our partnership with National College.

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

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

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don\'t leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this secondary teaching assistant position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email Rachael.Pheasey@twrecruitment.com

Tradewind Recruitment