Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools (Supply)

Tradewind Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Flexible supply opportunities

Support from Tradewind Recruitment

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking experienced Supply Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in Bury. The role focuses on SEND, providing short-term, ad-hoc classroom support and continuity for pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Ideal candidates will be adaptable, compassionate and able to manage behaviour while delivering targeted learning support. Competitive daily pay of £95-£115 with immediate starts and flexible opportunities across Bury.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school setting.
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Be confident supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support to pupils with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning objectives.
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, where required.
• Working alongside teachers and the existing SEND department to deliver effective learning support.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs, and learning difficulties.
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations, regulate their emotions and develop positive learning behaviours.
• Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, confidence and participation in lessons.
• Adapting learning activities and providing additional explanations to meet individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development.
• Maintaining a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Following individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures.
• Providing continuity of support when permanent members of the school's SEND team are absent.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEND support

Secondary school environment

Pupil support

Communication skills

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking experienced Supply Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in Bury. The role focuses on SEND, providing short-term, ad-hoc classroom support and continuity for pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Ideal candidates will be adaptable, compassionate and able to manage behaviour while delivering targeted learning support. Competitive daily pay of £95-£115 with immediate starts and flexible opportunities across Bury.