SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored support

SEN teaching opportunities

Ongoing training

Career guidance

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Lincoln is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils with SEN, including ASC and PMLD. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with personal care and mobility, and work with teachers and therapists to deliver targeted interventions.

The role is full-time, term-time only, with daily pay of £95-£100 depending on experience. A supportive consultant team will help you find the right placement.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN, especially autism or PMLD.
• Patient, resilient and understanding.
• Works well in a collaborative team and uses initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to reach their full potential.

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 experience

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

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)

About the role

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

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Benefits

• Tailored support from experienced education consultants
• Access to a wide range of SEN and mainstream Teaching Assistant opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A genuine commitment to helping you find the right role for your skills and career goals