SEN Teaching Assistant: Support & Empower Young Learners

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Walsall.

You will support students with SEND through one-to-one and small-group work, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. As the ideal candidate, you will show patience, empathy and strong communication skills, with a passion for safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.

Qualifications

• Has genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Confident supporting students with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs.
• Previous experience with children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEND.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs and SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual student needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Help students build confidence, independence and essential life skills.
• Support students in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in school life.
• Monitor progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff and the SEN department.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Relationship building

Behaviour support

SEND experience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Walsall.

You will support students with SEND through one-to-one and small-group work, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. As the ideal candidate, you will show patience, empathy and strong communication skills, with a passion for safeguarding and promoting welfare of young people.