Job Description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: North West London
Start Date: October 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £90 - £115 per day (PAYE, DOE)

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for SEND Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) within a mainstream primary school from October 2025.

The SRP supports pupils with a range of cognitive learning needs, offering tailored interventions and small group learning within a structured and nurturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate, proactive practitioners to help pupils achieve their potential both academically and socially.

The Role:

  • Supporting pupils with cognitive learning needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

  • Assisting with differentiated lessons and personalised learning plans

  • Encouraging confidence, independence and social interaction

  • Working closely with class teachers, SENCO and wider staff to deliver targeted interventions

  • Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience supporting children with SEND (school, SRP or similar setting)

  • A patient, enthusiastic and proactive approach

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

  • Understanding of learning difficulties, autism and/or speech and language needs

  • An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • PAYE only - no umbrella companies

  • Free access to The National College, with over 2,500 CPD courses

  • A safeguarding-trained consultant specialising in SEND placements

  • Long-term opportunities in supportive schools across London

If you're passionate about making learning accessible for all pupils and want to be part of a supportive SRP team within a mainstream primary, we'd love to hear from you.