SEN LSA- Primary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Leighton Buzzard; Presencial; GBP 13.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD access to 2,500+ courses

Dedicated placement consultant

Potential long-term/permanent roles

Ongoing support during placement

Descripción de la vacante

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Luton. You will support pupils with ASD and SEMH across Year 2 mornings and Year 6 afternoons, helping them engage with learning and achieve goals.

The role focuses on creating a calm, structured environment, supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour, with opportunities for long-term progression.

Formación

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or SEMH needs.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach to individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with ASD and SEMH in small groups and across year groups.
• Assist the class teacher with activities and adapt tasks to needs.
• Support emotional regulation, social development and positive behaviour.
• Create a calm, structured environment and promote independence.

Conocimientos

SEND experience

ASD/SEMH experience

Empathy and resilience

Communication

Descripción del empleo

SEND Teaching Assistant KS1 and KS2- SEND School Luton Immediate Start

Are you a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist SEND school in Luton that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ASD and SEMH.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to inclusive education and understands the importance of creating a safe, structured and supportive learning environment. You will support a group of pupils in Year 2 during the morning and Year 6 in the afternoon, helping them engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their individual goals.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs across Year 2 in the morning and Year 6 in the afternoon.
• Working with small groups of children to support their learning, engagement and development.
• Assisting the class teacher with classroom activities and adapting tasks to meet individual learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, social development and positive behaviour.
• Using consistent approaches to help manage challenging behaviour and promote positive relationships.
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
• Encouraging pupils to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive the best possible support.

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and/or SEMH needs.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach to supporting children's individual needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or experience emotional regulation difficulties.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow individual support plans and maintain consistent boundaries.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to gain further experience in specialist SEND settings.
• Potential opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella company deductions.