SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible day-to-day opportunities

Short-term & long-term assignments

Full-time & part-time roles

Dedicated local education consultant

CPD-access to 2,500+ courses

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across primary schools in Derby, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.

You'll provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access learning, support behaviour and emotional regulation, and work closely with teachers and SENCOs to tailor interventions. A caring, patient and adaptable approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with SEND and dedication to development.
• Patient, caring mindset with resilience in challenging situations.
• Experience working with children or young people is preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Adaptable team player able to work collaboratively in schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils access learning and develop independence.
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation in class.
• Deliver targeted interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs in planning.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils to support progress.

Skills

Passionate about SEND

Patient and resilient

Experience with children or young ppl

Confident building positive relations

Team player / adaptable

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Derby, Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.

We welcome applications from experienced SEND TAs, Learning Support Assistants, support workers, care workers, youth workers, nursery practitioners and graduates with experience supporting children or young people.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils with:

• Autism and ADHD
• SEMH
• Communication and learning difficulties
• Behavioural and emotional needs
• Complex additional needs

Your role may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils to access learning and develop independence.
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Delivering targeted interventions.
• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Providing personal care where required.

What We Offer

• £95 to £125 per day, depending on experience.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.
• Full-time and part-time positions.
• Schools across Derby and Derbyshire.
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College.
• Dedicated support from a local education consultant.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent roles.

What We're Looking For

• Passionate about supporting children with SEND.
• Patient, caring and resilient.
• Experienced working with children or young people.
• Confident building positive relationships.
• Adaptable and able to work as part of a team.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to obtain one.
• Experience within a school is desirable but not essential - relevant experience in care, youth work, support work or similar settings is also welcomed.