SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training access

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent placements

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a patient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Farnworth area of Bolton. The role focuses on developing independence, communication and positive relationships, providing consistent one-to-one support to a pupil with additional needs and helping access the curriculum.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and support team to implement learning plans and strategies to foster an inclusive, structured learning

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and support roles in primary settings.
• Understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confidence supporting communication and sensory needs.
• Flexible and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs.
• Support access to the mainstream curriculum.
• Help implement individual learning plans and strategies.
• Encourage communication, interaction and social development.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Create a structured and predictable learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Encourage independence and participation in classroom activities.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Patience nurturing

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a patient, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Farnworth area of Bolton.

The school has a strong inclusive ethos and is committed to ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to succeed.

With a focus on developing independence, communication and positive relationships, the school is looking for someone who can provide consistent and nurturing support to a pupil with additional needs.

This role would suit someone with experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD or communication and interaction difficulties.

The role will involve:

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs.
• Supporting the pupil's access to the mainstream curriculum.
• Helping implement individual learning strategies and support plans.
• Encouraging communication, interaction and social development.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Creating a structured and predictable learning environment.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Encouraging independence and participation in classroom activities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children with SEND.
• An understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confidence supporting children with communication and sensory needs.
• A flexible and proactive attitude.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to free and discounted CPD training.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• Access to a wide network of local schools.

If you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference to their school experience,