SEN Teaching Assistant: Calm, Caring Support for Students

Tradewind Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, term-time

Specialist SEN setting

Ongoing SEN Consultant support

Develop SEN experience

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment - Chesterfield is seeking a warm, patient and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Chesterfield. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build trusted relationships and help pupils access learning in a calm, supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have SEN experience or transferable care, residential, youth work or similar backgrounds and a genuine passion for supporting children with autism, SEMH and complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Passion for working within SEN.
• Calm, patient and nurturing personality.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support learning and development.
• Help pupils manage emotions and regulate behaviour.
• Provide reassurance and encouragement throughout the school day.
• Support communication and social development.
• Encourage independence and confidence.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Patience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment - Chesterfield is seeking a warm, patient and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Chesterfield. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build trusted relationships and help pupils access learning in a calm, supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have SEN experience or transferable care, residential, youth work or similar backgrounds and a genuine passion for supporting children with autism, SEMH and complex needs.