Mainstream SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free online training

Dedicated consultant

Career progression

Onboarding support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking experienced SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs in mainstream primary schools across Liverpool and the surrounding area.

This full-time role offers day-to-day and longer-term placements. You will deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support, help implement EHCPs, use specialist strategies, and work with teachers, parents and external specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• Specialist knowledge of autism, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one to one and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Contribute to EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Use specialist strategies and de-escalation techniques in line with school policies.
• Support pupils' communication, confidence, independence and personal care where needed.
• Deliver tailored interventions and programmes to support learning and development.
• Promote social skills and positive relationships with peers.
• Work in partnership with teachers, parents and external professionals.
• Adapt quickly to new pupils, routines, and environments.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism

ADHD

SEMH

Speech and language

Job description

SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants: Mainstream Primary Schools, Full Time

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking skilled SEND specialist Teaching Assistants to join our team and provide dedicated support in mainstream primary schools.

If you are looking for full time work that makes a lasting difference, we can offer both day to day and longer term placements in a range of inclusive primary schools. This is an excellent opportunity to put your specialist knowledge to use, develop your expertise further and help children reach their full potential.

About the Role

• Provide targeted one to one and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum
• Contribute to the delivery and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual support plans
• Use specialist strategies, positive behaviour approaches and de-escalation techniques in line with school policies
• Support pupils' communication, confidence, independence and personal care where needed
• Deliver structured interventions and tailored programmes to support learning and development
• Promote social skills and positive relationships with peers
• Work in partnership with teachers, parents and external professionals such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologists
• Adapt quickly to new pupils, routines and school environments

About You

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting
• Specialist knowledge of one or more areas of need, such as autism, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language difficulties
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Right to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one

What We Offer

• Full time work, with a choice of day to day and longer term placements
• Competitive daily rates paid weekly, reflecting your specialist skills and experience
• Access to a wide range of mainstream primary schools
• A dedicated consultant who will get to know you and match you with schools that suit your skills and preferences
• Free access to online training and professional development, including SEND focused courses
• Support with compliance and onboarding
• Opportunities to progress into long term or permanent roles should you wish
• A supportive route into teaching or specialist SEND roles for those considering a future in the profession

Why Tradewind?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with a strong reputation for supporting school staff and schools alike. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all placements are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and identity verification.

Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Job Type: Full time, day to day and longer term

Sector: Primary Education (SEND)

Pay: Competitive daily rate, paid weekly