Job Description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Scunthorpe
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Pay: £89-£95 per day (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and committed to making a difference in the lives of students with additional needs. You'll gain invaluable classroom experience while working in a supportive, well-established school environments.

The Role

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support secondary-aged pupils with a wide range of SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

  • Provide personalised one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils engage in their learning

  • Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication where required

  • Collaborate with teachers and therapists to deliver structured learning and targeted interventions

  • Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment where every child can thrive

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (particularly autism and/or PMLD)

  • Is patient, resilient, and understanding

  • Works well as part of a collaborative team and uses initiative

  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to reach their full potential

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • A specialist education recruitment agency with a strong reputation across London schools

  • Tailored support from experienced education consultants

  • Access to a wide range of SEN and mainstream Teaching Assistant opportunities

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • A genuine commitment to helping you find the right role for your skills and career goals

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and join a welcoming schools in Scunthorpe, we want to hear from you.

Please send your CV to charlotte.johnson@twrecruitment.com or call 01522 775347.