SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Access to CPD courses

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Agency support from a leading UK HE/ED

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Felixstowe is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a welcoming primary school from September 2026. The role focuses on helping diverse learners develop independence, communication and social skills within an inclusive classroom.

You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to deliver targeted support, helping pupils access lessons and participate confidently in activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, parents and staff.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient to support learning.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Encouraging pupil independence and confidence.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Team collaboration

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full Time

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping every pupil achieve their potential? Tradewind Recruitment, proudly recognised as one of the UK's Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work, is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Felixstowe from September 2026.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Encouraging pupil independence and confidence.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND (preferred).
• Be patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be committed to helping every child succeed.
• Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Tradewind Recruitment offers:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to over 2,500 FREE CPD courses through The National College.
• A dedicated consultant who understands SEND education.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
• Support from one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a Sunday Times Top 100 employer.