SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Tradewind Recruitment support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Tameside area from September 2026. This full-time, long-term role supports children with SEND to reach their full potential.

Join a supportive school community backed by Tradewind Recruitment, working closely with class teachers and the SEND team to deliver tailored interventions and nurture pupil wellbeing across the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a primary setting.
• Experience with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH.
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach to learning and wellbeing.
• Confidence delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupils in and out of class.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for making a positive difference in children's education.

Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers and SEND team to provide tailored support.
• Deliver one-to-one support and assist small-group work.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour strategies to boost pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Interventions

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant – Tameside Primary School

Location: Tameside
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Tameside area from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers and the school\'s SEND team to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Deliver one-to-one support and assist in small-group work.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour strategies to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications / Experience

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND within a primary school setting.
• Experience with pupils who have Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach to supporting learning and wellbeing.
• Confidence delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference to children\'s educational journeys.

Benefits and Support

Join a supportive school community with the backing of Tradewind Recruitment throughout your placement.

How to Apply

Interested? To apply for this rewarding opportunity or to find out more, please contact Matt Brown at Tradewind Recruitment by emailing or calling (phone number removed).