Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & Complex Needs

Tradewind Recruitment; Wirral; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and complex needs in Wirral schools. This full-time role offers long-term opportunities with daily pay between £100 and £110 depending on experience.

The role requires commitment to routine, structure, and personalised support, with experience in SEN settings and familiarity with communication strategies.

Formación

• Experience working with pupils with autism, learning disabilities or complex SEND.
• Ability to apply consistent routines and patient approaches.
• Familiarity with PECS, Makaton, visual timetables or positive behaviour support would be desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Use appropriate communication strategies to promote understanding and independence.
• Support pupils with learning, social development and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside teaching staff and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Conocimientos

SEN experience

Autism

Behaviour support

Communication strategies

Makaton/PECS

Descripción del empleo

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & Complex Needs

Location: Wirral

Pay: £100-£110 per day (dependent on experience and assignment)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Long-term opportunities

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils within specialist education settings across the Wirral.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have worked in SEN schools or specialist provisions and understand the importance of structure, consistency and individualised support.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Use appropriate communication strategies to promote understanding and independence.
• Support pupils with learning, social development and emotional regulation.
• Work alongside teaching staff and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to a positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working with pupils with autism, learning disabilities or complex SEND.
• Understands the importance of routine, patience and consistency.
• Is confident adapting their approach to suit individual pupils.
• Has experience using strategies such as PECS, Makaton, visual timetables or positive behaviour support (desirable).
• Can commit to a full-time position.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Long-term opportunities within specialist settings.
• Free access to professional development courses through The National College.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.

If you have a strong background in SEND and want to continue making a meaningful difference to young people's lives, we want to hear from you.