Dynamic SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated SEN support team

Competitive pay

Long-term or permanent roles

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary school in the Braintree district from September.

You will work one-to-one or in small groups with students who have SEN, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs, helping them access the curriculum.

This role offers ongoing professional development and a clear path to long-term or permanent positions within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting young people with SEN (school-based or in other settings).
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Understanding of inclusion and safeguarding.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Commitment to making a real difference in a school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group support for students with SEN
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and by the SENCO
• Assist the classroom teacher in adapting learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Support students with personal care or mobility needs where required

Skills

SEN experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Inclusion focus

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a secondary school in the Braintree district from September.

You will work one-to-one or in small groups with students who have SEN, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs, helping them access the curriculum.

This role offers ongoing professional development and a clear path to long-term or permanent positions within a supportive school community.