Impactful Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant — Full-Time

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated SEN consultant

Training opportunities

Experience in SEN

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a responsive team in Shirebrook. You will work with the class teacher providing tailored support to pupils with complex special educational needs in a secondary setting.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group sessions, support pupils with autism and communication needs, promote positive relationships, and assist with personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary or SEN setting.
• Patience, nurturing, and adaptability are important.
• Confident supporting pupils with additional learning and communication needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Resilient, proactive, and passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged pupils.
• Supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Helping deliver engaging, accessible and practical learning activities.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and communication development.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Supporting personal care and hygiene routines where required.
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN

1:1 support

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a responsive team in Shirebrook. You will work with the class teacher providing tailored support to pupils with complex special educational needs in a secondary setting.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group sessions, support pupils with autism and communication needs, promote positive relationships, and assist with personal care where required.