SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free CPD courses

Dedicated consultant

Permanent opportunities

Top 100 employer

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Tendring, Essex, is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to start in September 2026. You will support pupils with SEND, work one-to-one and in small groups, and collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to promote learning and wellbeing.

The role offers competitive pay and access to CPD via The National College, with potential for permanent positions within a leading UK education recruitment agency. You will be safeguarding-focused and adaptable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in education or related settings.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach to diverse needs.
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, families and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEND, both one-to-one and in small groups.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.

Skills

SEND support

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Safeguarding

DBS check willingness

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tendring, Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Tendring area from September 2026.

Recognised as one of the UK's Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive both academically and socially.

The role includes:

• Providing tailored support for pupils with a variety of SEND.
• Working one-to-one and with small intervention groups.
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and learning.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEND, either in education or a related setting.
• Be calm, patient and adaptable.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Why join Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Over 2,500 FREE CPD courses through The National College.
• A dedicated consultant with specialist education knowledge.
• Opportunities to move into permanent roles.
• Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a Sunday Times Top 100 employer.

If you're ready to make a lasting difference to the lives of children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.