SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Lincoln is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged pupils with SEN, including ASC and PMLD. This role is full-time, term-time only, with daily pay of £95–£100, and immediate start.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver targeted interventions, provide personal care support where needed, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly autism and/or PMLD.
• Patient, resilient, and understanding attitude.
• Works well in a collaborative team and takes initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils with SEN including ASC and PMLD.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils engage in learning.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication where required.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to deliver structured learning and targeted interventions.
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism

PMLD

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Lincoln

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Pay: 95 - 100 per day (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and committed to making a difference in the lives of students with additional needs. You'll gain invaluable classroom experience while working in a supportive, well-established school environments.

The Role

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support secondary-aged pupils with a wide range of SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Provide personalised one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils engage in their learning
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication where required
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to deliver structured learning and targeted interventions
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment where every child can thrive

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (particularly autism and/or PMLD)
• Is patient, resilient, and understanding
• Works well as part of a collaborative team and uses initiative
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to reach their full potential