Teaching Assistant

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

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant – Radcliffe, Bury

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Radcliffe area of Bury. This is an excellent opportunity to support children with additional learning needs and make a genuine difference to their educational journey.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the SENDCO to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Every day will bring new opportunities to help pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

This role is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant, support worker or someone looking to build a career within education and SEND.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally within a school or SEND setting.
• A calm, patient and caring approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Simple online timesheet system.
• Ongoing career guidance and interview preparation.

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for your next opportunity in Radcliffe, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment.