Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Blakely - Flexible Ad-Hoc Supply - Start ASAP
£95-£105 per day | Day-to-Day Supply | Via Tradewind Recruitment

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for flexible, ad-hoc work in a secondary school setting? Do you thrive in varied environments and enjoy supporting young people with additional needs? If so, this opportunity could be ideal for you.

Tradewind Recruitment is currently supporting a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Blakely that requires a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible, day-to-day supply work, starting as soon as possible.

The Role

This is not a long-term post. Instead, the school is seeking reliable and adaptable SEND support staff who are available for ad-hoc, day-to-day cover as required. This offers excellent flexibility and is ideal for candidates who prefer varied assignments or are seeking work around other commitments.

You will be supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and moderate learning difficulties.

Your duties may include:

  • Providing 1:1 and small group SEND support

  • Assisting students within mainstream lessons to access the curriculum

  • Implementing EHCP targets and differentiated learning strategies

  • Supporting positive behaviour management and emotional regulation

  • Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff

Every day can be different, so adaptability, resilience and confidence in a secondary school environment are essential.

Requirements - Please Read Carefully

Only applicants who have worked within schools or educational settings will be considered.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have recent experience working in a UK school (secondary experience preferred)

  • Have experience supporting students with SEND

  • Be confident managing behaviour in a secondary setting

  • Be flexible and reliable for day-to-day supply work

  • Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)

Applications from candidates without prior school-based experience will not be shortlisted.

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive daily rate of £95-£105 per day, depending on experience

  • Flexible ad-hoc work to suit your availability

  • Opportunity to gain experience across different year groups and needs

  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at Tradewind Recruitment

If you are an experienced, school-based SEND Teaching Assistant seeking flexible supply work and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.