Job Description

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners with complex needs?

We are recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join a highly regarded specialist provision supporting pupils aged 4 to 11 years with a range of severe, profound and complex learning difficulties, including significant medical needs.

🌱 Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality support to pupils across a variety of needs, including PMLD and SLD

Assist with individual learning programmes in line with EHCPs

Support pupils with communication, physical needs, and emotional regulation

Carry out personal care and support with medical routines (full training provided)

Foster a positive, stimulating, and safe environment for all learners

✅ You Will Need:

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), especially those with complex learning and/or medical needs

Previous experience in a special school or SEN unit

A patient, proactive and nurturing approach

Willingness to support personal care and medical interventions

💡 Desirable:

Experience using communication aids such as Makaton or PECS

Training in moving & handling, or Team Teach

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Zeena on 0121 643 3505 or email zeena.tahmas@twrecruitment.com

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

  • We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
  • We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
  • Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
  • Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
  • Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
  • Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
  • Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants