Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Wellingborough

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Pay: £90- £95 per day
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term opportunities available
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a number of welcoming and inclusive schools in the Wellingborough area who are seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The role:

  • Providing 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with SEND (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties)

  • Supporting pupils both academically and emotionally to help them access the curriculum

  • Working closely with class teachers, SENDCOs, and other support staff

  • Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

  • Supporting behaviour management and promoting positive learning outcomes

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with children or young people with SEND (school-based or transferable experience welcomed)

  • Is patient, empathetic, and resilient

  • Has strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Is reliable and committed to supporting pupil progress

  • Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive pay rates and weekly pay

  • Access to free CPD and SEND-focused training through the National College

  • A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals

  • Opportunities in a range of supportive schools across Wellingborough and Northamptonshire

If you're a compassionate and motivated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Wellingborough, we'd love to hear from you.