SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for a welcoming special school in Redditch. The role focuses on supporting pupils with severe and complex needs and promoting inclusive learning in a nurturing environment.

You'll work on a daily supply basis with opportunities for longer placements, collaborating with teachers to implement individualized activities and to help pupils develop communication and personal skills. A compassionate, committed approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Flexible and adaptable to varied needs and routines.
• Proactive approach to supporting learning in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with individualized learning activities.
• Support communication, engagement and personal development.
• Help maintain a positive, structured and safe learning environment.

Skills

SEND support

1:1 support

classroom assistance

Job description

A welcoming and inclusive special school in Redditch is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children with additional needs and is motivated to make a positive impact every single day.

About the School

The school provides specialist education for pupils from KS2- KS4 with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. They pride themselves on a warm, nurturing, and inclusive ethos, with a strong emphasis on personalised learning and creating a safe environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

The Role

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are:

• Experienced in supporting children with SEND
• Flexible and confident in adapting to a variety of needs and routines
• Proactive, using initiative to support learning in the classroom
• Based locally in the Oldbury area or able to commute easily

Key Responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils with severe and complex needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with individualised learning activities
• Supporting pupils with communication, engagement, and personal development
• Helping to maintain a positive, structured, and safe learning environment

Working Pattern

This position is offered on a daily supply basis, providing flexibility to suit your schedule. There are also opportunities for longer-term placements, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with both pupils and staff.

If you are compassionate, committed, and eager to make a difference in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.