Secondary SEN LSA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Long-term roles

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is helping a secondary school in the Braintree district recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. Start ASAP, full-time, supporting students with diverse special educational needs.

You will work closely with teachers, implement EHCP strategies, support one-to-one or small groups, and help promote inclusion and safeguarding across the school community. This is a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive SEN team and to progress into longer-term

Qualifications

• Patient, resilient and compassionate
• Experience supporting young people with SEN (school-based or other settings)
• Excellent communicators and team players
• Understand the importance of inclusion and safeguarding
• Committed to making a real difference in a school community

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group support for students with SEN
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and by the SENCO
• Assist the classroom teacher in adapting learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Support students with personal care or mobility needs where required

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Secondary School - Braintree District

Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? We are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join a Secondary school in the Braintree district this September.

This is a rewarding opportunity and challenge to support students who require additional help to thrive in their education and daily school life.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your role will involve providing tailored support, building positive relationships, and helping students access the curriculum in a meaningful and inclusive way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support for students with SEN
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and by the SENCO
• Assist the classroom teacher in adapting learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Support students with personal care or mobility needs where required

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are patient, resilient, and compassionate
• Have experience supporting young people with SEN (school-based or in other settings)
• Are excellent communicators and team players
• Understand the importance of inclusion and safeguardingn
• Are committed to making a real difference in a school community

What We Offer:

• Ongoing professional development and training
• A chance to be part of a dedicated SEN support team
• Competitive pay and the opportunity for long-term or permanent roles