Specialist Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Fleetwood seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs. The role involves delivering personalized activities and interventions, using communication aids, and collaborating with teachers and specialists. Ideal candidates will have relevant TA qualifications or experience and exceptional interpersonal skills. This position offers flexible, term-time-only work with opportunities for daily supply, short-term, or long-term commitments.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexibility in work schedule

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or young people with complex special educational needs.
• Ability to use communication aids like PECS and Makaton.
• Understanding safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized activities and interventions for each pupil.
• Support verbal and non-verbal pupils in expressing themselves.
• Implement positive behavior strategies to help pupils manage emotions.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to monitor pupil progress.

Skills

Exceptional patience

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Observing and reporting pupil progress

Education

Relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant: Specialist Hub Support in Fleetwood

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Teaching Assistant with a passion for transforming the lives of children with complex needs? 🌟

Contract Details

Flexible, Term‑Time Only Work. This role is offered on a Temporary, Term‑Time Only contract basis, providing you with flexibility and the potential for long‑term consistency.

Pay Rate

£13.68 - £14.00 per hour (Based on experience and the length/commitment of the contract).

Immediate and Ongoing Needs

• Daily Cover: Immediate need for TAs available to cover staff sickness and unexpected absences.
• Short‑Term Commitments (Up to 4 Weeks): Perfect for those looking for brief, high‑impact assignments covering training or planned short‑term leave.
• Long‑Term Roles (12 Weeks+): Opportunities for extended, part‑time, and full‑time placements, providing guaranteed, structured work and stability.

The Role

As a key member of our Hub team, you'll be supporting a small cohort of children with a diverse range of complex needs, including:

• Cognitive Learning Difficulties
• Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD/SEMH)
• Physical and Sensory Impairments

Responsibilities

• Small Group and 1:1 Support: Delivering highly personalised activities and interventions, adapting resources to meet the unique needs of each pupil.
• Communication: Utilising various communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, visuals) to support verbal and non‑verbal pupils in expressing themselves.
• Behaviour and Emotional Support: Implementing structured positive behaviour strategies and therapeutic approaches to help pupils manage their emotions and self‑regulate.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO, and external specialists to monitor and track pupil progress against their Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

What We Are Looking For

A relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3 is desirable) or equivalent experience.

• Essential Experience: Proven experience working with children or young people with a range of complex special educational needs (school‑based or transferable experience welcome).
• Personal Qualities: Exceptional patience, a calm and positive demeanour, resilience, and a genuine commitment to inclusion.
• Skills: Strong ability to observe, record, and report on pupil progress, excellent communication skills, and adaptability.
• A firm understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Our Fleetwood SEN Hub

This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a truly collaborative and highly rewarding environment. We offer:

• A Nurturing Team: Work alongside experienced SEN professionals who are passionate about high‑quality specialist provision.
• Flexibility: Opportunities to choose contracts that best fit your professional availability.
• Professional Development: Excellent opportunities for ongoing specialist CPD and training related to complex needs and therapeutic approaches.

If you are ready to use your skills and heart to help every child in our Fleetwood Hub reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

APPLY TODAY, specifying whether you are seeking daily supply, short‑term, or long‑term work.