Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Support

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

CPD training

Local Derby support

Pathway to permanent roles

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Supply SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in Derby primary schools. You will provide one-to-one and small-group help, support learning goals, promote positive behaviour and help pupils access the curriculum.

We offer day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements, flexible hours, competitive pay (£95-£100 per day), access to CPD training and ongoing local support from the Derby team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience working in a primary school, nursery, care, youth work or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with children.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to supporting individual needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication and learning difficulties.
• Working with teachers and SENCOs to support individual learning plans.
• Delivering targeted interventions and supporting learning goals.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop social and emotional skills.
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and participate in school life.
• Providing personal care where required.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging confidence and independence.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Proactive/adaptable approach

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Supply SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in Derby primary schools. You will provide one-to-one and small-group help, support learning goals, promote positive behaviour and help pupils access the curriculum.

We offer day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements, flexible hours, competitive pay (£95-£100 per day), access to CPD training and ongoing local support from the Derby team.