Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Maldon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment specialist is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support to students with special educational needs. This rewarding role involves assisting with academic and pastoral care, fostering a positive learning environment, and encouraging student confidence. The ideal candidate will have experience or a relevant degree, and be prepared to work with pupils facing various challenges. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference in education and enjoy opportunities for professional development and networking.

Benefits

Full interview preparation

Help with lesson planning

Online portal for timesheets

Training and development courses

Referral scheme bonuses

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Be a positive role model and promote confidence among students.

Skills

Support for ADHD

Support for Autism (ASD)

Behavioral Support

Emotional Support

Learning Difficulties Support

Planning Learning Activities

Classroom Preparation

Education

Experience as Teaching Assistant

Relevant Degree

Job description

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Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant, Maldon

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Tradewind Recruitment

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Education

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Yes

Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Tradewind Recruitment is an education recruitment specialist and a Sunday Times Top 100 employer. We have been helping candidates to find school-based work for 20 years.

Our highly respected client school, based in the Maldon district of Essex, is seeking a reliable, talented, and motivated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join them ASAP!

The successful applicant will provide academic and pastoral support to a pupil with additional learning needs.

Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), and enthusiastic graduates with relevant experience will be considered.

Experience of supporting any of the following needs would be an advantage but is not essential:

• ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Autism (ASD)
• Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD / EBD)
• Challenging Behaviour, global Development Delay (GDD)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Social, emotional and mental Health (SEMH) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)

The successful candidate will:

• Provide wonderful support to pupils with special educational needs
• Be a positive role model and offer encouragement and promote confidence
• Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Help with classroom preparation

If you feel that you have the skills for this rewarding SEN TA / LSA / SEN TA / HLTA role, please apply today. The school wishes to interview and appoint ASAP!

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• Full interview preparation and assistance to increase your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning — our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• Online portal for timesheets and logging availability
• Training and development with more certified CPD courses than any other agency — 25 in total!
• Great referral scheme — recommend a friend and earn a bonus
• Free social and networking events to connect with peers and consultants

If you're looking to gain further experience or are new to supply teaching, contact Gary on 01245 806 737 (Option 1) or apply today.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, understanding your career goals, and securing positions with great pay and development opportunities. We match teachers and support staff with roles across primary, secondary, and SEN schools through our 12 UK offices.