Full-time SEN Behaviour Support TA - 1:1 & Small Groups

Tradewind Recruitment; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Long-term role

Training provided

Impactful work

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking two SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work in an SEN school in the United Kingdom, supporting pupils with behavioural, social and emotional needs. You will provide in-class behaviour support and work 1:1 and in small groups to help engagement and regulation.

The role is full-time and long-term with ongoing agency training and support, offering a competitive daily rate and the chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or additional needs.
• A calm, resilient, and confident approach.
• The ability to de-escalate situations and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• School experience not essential - backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, or alternative provision are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent in-class behaviour support.
• Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis to develop engagement, regulation and social skills.
• Support the delivery of lessons while helping manage behaviour and emotional needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disruption in mainstream education.

Skills

Behaviour support

1:1 support

Small group work

De-escalation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking two SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work in an SEN school in the United Kingdom, supporting pupils with behavioural, social and emotional needs. You will provide in-class behaviour support and work 1:1 and in small groups to help engagement and regulation.

The role is full-time and long-term with ongoing agency training and support, offering a competitive daily rate and the chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives.