SEND Teaching Assistant — Inspire & Support Primary Pupils

Tradewind Recruitment; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE

CPD access

Support from consultant

Long-term roles

Online timesheets

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Radcliffe, Bury. You will support children with additional learning needs and work with the SENDCO to tailor support, helping pupils build confidence and independence.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist across the primary curriculum, promote positive behaviour, and monitor pupil progress while collaborating with teachers and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school or SEND setting.
• Calm, patient and caring approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Willingness to learn and a proactive attitude; DBS update service preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for SEND pupils.
• Supporting access to learning across the primary curriculum.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Collaborating with teachers and external professionals.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to staff.
• Promoting an inclusive, nurturing and safe learning environment.
• Following safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Calm patient approach

Communication skills

Relationship building

Proactive learner

Enhanced DBS / Update Service

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Radcliffe, Bury. You will support children with additional learning needs and work with the SENDCO to tailor support, helping pupils build confidence and independence.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist across the primary curriculum, promote positive behaviour, and monitor pupil progress while collaborating with teachers and external professionals.