SEND Unit Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support & Growth

Tradewind Recruitment; Hyde; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Hyde, working within their SEND unit. This full-time, long-term role involves supporting pupils with complex SEND needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEND experience, be calm under pressure, and collaborate closely with the SEND team and teachers to deliver tailored support throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a SEND unit or specialist setting.
• Proven ability to work 1:1 with pupils and support small groups.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour with a calm, patient approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils in the SEND unit.
• Support pupils with complex SEND needs, including behavioural challenges.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SEND team, and other professionals for consistent support.
• Support pupils' emotional regulation and behaviour throughout the day.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND unit experience

Behaviour support

Team Teach

Calm and patient

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Hyde, working within their SEND unit. This full-time, long-term role involves supporting pupils with complex SEND needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEND experience, be calm under pressure, and collaborate closely with the SEND team and teachers to deliver tailored support throughout the school day.