SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Essex; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a caring SEND Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist education setting in Colchester, supporting pupils with additional needs to engage with learning, build confidence and achieve their potential. This role welcomes applicants with experience in schools or transferable care roles, emphasising patience, empathy and teamwork.

DBS checks are required to safeguard pupils and ensure a safe environment for learning.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Willingness to learn, take direction and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a school, SEN provision, care, youth work or similar can be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and additional learning requirements.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, engagement and independence.
• Support learning on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, adapting your approach to individual needs.
• Help create a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and day-to-day classroom activities.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to ensure pupils receive consistent, effective support.
• Encourage pupils to develop their communication, social skills and independence.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Make a Real Difference as a SEND Learning Support Assistant - Colchester

Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist education setting in Colchester, supporting pupils with additional needs to engage with learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping young people overcome barriers to education and wants to make a genuine difference to their school experience.

Whether you already have experience supporting children with SEND or have transferable experience and a real passion for working with young people, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and additional learning requirements.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, engagement and independence.

• Support learning on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, adapting your approach to individual needs.

• Help create a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and day-to-day classroom activities.

• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent, effective support.

• Encourage pupils to develop their communication, social skills and independence.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to adapt to different needs and situations.

• Previous experience in a school, SEN provision, care, youth work or a similar supportive role would be beneficial.

• A willingness to learn, take direction and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, in line with the role's requirements.