Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs

Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs

We are seeking caring, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants to join a supportive and forward-thinking specialist education setting. This role involves supporting pupils across a wide range of special educational needs, so flexibility, patience and a genuine passion for SEN are essential.

About the role
Teaching Assistants work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils both in class and through targeted interventions, helping young people to engage with learning, develop independence and achieve their individual goals. Support may be 1:1, in small groups or within whole-class settings, depending on need.

You will support pupils with a diverse range of needs, including:

• Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe and complex learning difficulties
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• ADHD and attention-related needs
• Sensory processing differences
• Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
• Physical and medical needs, where appropriate

The setting adopts a highly personalised, trauma-informed and therapeutic approach, with strong multi-disciplinary working alongside specialist staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care or support settings)
• Is calm, adaptable and able to respond positively to challenging situations
• Understands that behaviour is a form of communication
• Works well as part of a team and values consistency and structure
• Is keen to learn and develop within a specialist environment

Experience across multiple SEN needs is highly desirable, though applicants with transferable skills and a strong interest in SEN are also encouraged to apply.

What's on offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to gain specialist SEN experience
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment

• Full-time work across a network of specialist SEN schools
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
• Free CPD and SEN-focused training
• Flexible opportunities with consistent work

If you are passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with complex and varied needs, we would love to hear from you.