SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible FT/PT opportunities

Long-term placements

CPD and training access

Local consultant support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking caring SEND Teaching Assistants to work in schools around Bletchley. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children with SEND and help them access learning.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with individual learning programmes, promote positive behavior and help pupils reach their full potential. Flexible full-time and part-time placements available with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting children with SEND.
• Patience, compassion, adaptability and resilience.
• Experience in education, care or related roles is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Support pupils to access classroom activities and engage with their learning.
• Help deliver individual learning programmes and interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Adapt communication and support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and the wider school team.
• Support pupils with personal care where required by the setting.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Bletchley Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities | Competitive Daily Rates | Immediate Start

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking caring, enthusiastic and reliable SEND Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Bletchley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We are working with local schools who require dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide additional classroom support, helping pupils access learning, develop confidence and reach their full potential.

Whether you already have experience in a specialist setting or are looking to build a career in education, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. Depending on the school and placement, this may include supporting pupils with autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), learning difficulties, communication needs and additional behavioural or physical needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Supporting pupils to access classroom activities and engage with their learning.
• Helping deliver individual learning programmes and interventions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Adapting communication and support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and the wider school team.
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required by the setting.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Are patient, compassionate, adaptable and resilient.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
• Are confident supporting pupils with different learning styles and abilities.
• Have previous experience working in education, care, support work or a similar setting (desirable but not essential).
• Experience supporting pupils with ASC, SEMH, ADHD, communication difficulties or learning disabilities would be particularly beneficial.
• However, we are also keen to hear from people with transferable experience who are enthusiastic about starting a career in SEN education.

What We Offer Through Tradewind Recruitment

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible opportunities, including full-time and part-time work.
• Opportunities for ongoing and long-term placements.
• Access to free CPD and training through our National College partnership.
• Dedicated support from your local Tradewind consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of specialist and mainstream settings.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All candidates will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.