SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in the UK is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant with exceptional skills in behaviour management and de-escalation to join a behavioural support team.

You will develop 1:1 mentoring, support pupils with learning, behaviour and attendance, and assist with EHWB and individual Education Plans. A Level 2/3 qualification in teaching support is required; Enhanced DBS and UK work rights are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in Team Teach, Pru, alternative provision or as a support worker in a residential children's home.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in teaching support or a related field.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure, overseas police clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work with selected pupils outside of the classroom, including those excluded or not on a normal timetable.
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils to help them set plans and targets.
• Provide information and advice to help pupils make choices about learning, behaviour and attendance.
• Support pupils' emotional health and well-being (EHWB).
• Involve helping pupils follow individual Education Plans and assist in running small group interventions such as circle time.
• Liaise with parents and carers as appropriate.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation techniques

Team Teach

Pru

Residential provision

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 teaching support

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with exceptional skills in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques? If so, Tradewind is looking for someone like you to join their team in a behavioural support role.

As a successful candidate, you will have experience in Team Teach, Pru, alternative provision, or as a support worker in a residential children's home. You will also have either a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in teaching support or a related field.

In this role, you will:

• Work with selected pupils outside of the classroom situation, including those excluded from or not working to a normal timetable.
• You will develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils to help them agree on plans and targets to move forward.
• You will provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour, and attendance.
• You will also provide support to pupils to enhance their emotional health and well-being (EHWB).
• You will also involve helping pupils to follow individual Education Plans where appropriate, as well as assisting in organising and running small group interventions such as circle time.
• You will also liaise with parents and carers as appropriate.

To be considered for this role, you must be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references checks. You must also provide a CV with a full employment and education history included, with any employment breaks explained. You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

This is a full time role starting September 2026 and the competitive pay rate will be between 95 to 105 per day, depending on experience.