SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment seeks a passionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Colchester starting September 2025. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, promoting inclusion, and collaborating with teaching staff to ensure effective learning experience. Ideal candidates will possess empathy, patience, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing support and professional development

Access to training and development opportunities

Potential for long-term or permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs in a school or care environment is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to individual learning needs.
• Understanding of inclusive and child-centred education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small group interventions.
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Contributing to EHCP reviews and documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first.

Special Needs Teaching / Learning Support Assistant - Mainstream Primary School
Location: Colchester, Essex
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full Time

Are you a passionate, empathetic, and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary school setting?

We are currently recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (SEN TA / LSA) to join a vibrant and inclusive mainstream primary school from September 2025. This is a full-time role, working closely with a Class Teacher and SENDCo to support pupils who require personalised learning and emotional support.

About the Role:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small group interventions.
• Adapting learning activities to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Promoting inclusion and supporting the emotional wellbeing of pupils with additional needs.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Contributing to EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) reviews and documentation.

Experience of Supporting One or More of the Following Needs Would Be Beneficial:

• ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
• MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulties
• SLD - Severe Learning Difficulties
• SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g., dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia)
• PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance
• PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
• VI - Visual Impairment
• HI - Hearing Impairment
• GDD - Global Developmental Delay
• ODD - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Tourette Syndrome
• Down Syndrome
• SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Needs

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children with special educational needs in a school, nursery, or care environment.
• Be patient, nurturing, and able to adapt to individual learning needs.
• Understand the importance of inclusive and child-centred education.
• Be proactive and confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Hold a relevant qualification or have equivalent experience (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Potential for long-term or permanent roles based on performance and school need.

If you're ready to make a positive difference in the lives of children and contribute to a supportive educational team, apply now or contact Gary at Tradewind Recruitment, Essex for more details.

Why Register with Tradewind?

• Unrivalled CPD: More than any other education agency!
• Full interview and lesson-planning support to boost your confidence and success.
• Great referral scheme - earn rewards for recommending friends.
• Free social and networking events to connect with fellow educators.

Whether you're building on existing experience or exploring a route into teaching, this is a fantastic way to gain hands-on classroom time while making a real difference.

Interested? Call Gary on (phone number removed) or apply now and we'll be in touch to talk next steps!

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.

Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer.