Senior SEND TA – 1:1 Support in Primary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

No umbrella companies

Access to CPD courses

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support across Lambeth's mainstream primary schools and nurseries.

Roles involve assisting pupils with additional needs, working with teachers and SENCOs, and helping them access learning and participate in school life. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 months' relevant experience, a patient and empathetic approach, and flexibility for full-time, Monday–Friday assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months' relevant experience supporting children or young people within an education, care or SEND setting.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively alongside teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Availability Monday to Friday for full-time assignments.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children's wellbeing.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant within SEND or inclusion is desirable.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and emotional regulation needs.
• Supporting pupils' learning, communication, social development and independence.
• Working alongside class teachers and SENCOs to support EHCP targets and individual support plans.
• Adapting learning resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence.
• Monitoring progress and sharing relevant observations with school staff.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

ASD

ADHD

SEMH

emotional regulation

communication

relationship-building

positive behaviour

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support across Lambeth's mainstream primary schools and nurseries.

Roles involve assisting pupils with additional needs, working with teachers and SENCOs, and helping them access learning and participate in school life. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 months' relevant experience, a patient and empathetic approach, and flexibility for full-time, Monday–Friday assignments.