SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with complex learning needs. This role involves working closely with teachers and therapists to help develop pupils' confidence and independence. The ideal candidate will have experience in education or youth work and a passion for making a difference. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Tailored working arrangements

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEN, SEMH, or ASD.
• Background in early years or youth work is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt activities for individual learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Work alongside teachers and therapists in a supportive setting.
• Adapt learning activities to meet diverse needs.

Skills

Supporting children or young people with additional needs

Working in education or specialist care

Patience and empathy

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - North Somerset

Flexible, long-term or temp-to-perm opportunities available

At Tradewind Recruitment, we put people first. We're a friendly, personable team that takes the time to really get to know you - your strengths, your goals and the kind of environment where you'll thrive. We work with inclusive, supportive schools across North Somerset that share our passion for helping every child reach their potential.

We're currently looking for a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in North Somerset that supports children and young people with a range of complex learning needs, including autism, communication challenges, sensory processing differences and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills through both classroom and community-based learning. Working alongside teachers and therapists, you'll support individual pupils and small groups, adapting activities to meet each learner's unique needs.

Experience

• Supporting children or young people with additional needs (SEN, SEMH, ASD, or speech and language).
• Working in education, specialist care, early years or youth work.
• Bringing patience, creativity and empathy to every interaction.

You'll be joining a warm and welcoming team who truly value their staff. The school has fantastic facilities, a strong community spirit, and a leadership team who invest in professional development and staff wellbeing.

Why work with Tradewind?

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you.
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to start a rewarding new chapter, we'd love to hear from you.