Job Description

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants - Mainstream Primary Schools across Sutton

Location: Sutton, Surrey, South London
Contract: Flexible long-term contracts available

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Tradewind Recruitment have a wealth of opportunities available for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with varying mild, moderate and severe learning difficulties in mainstream primary school settings.

The Role:

  • Provide 1:1 tailored support for your assigned pupil in Year 1

  • Be confident to support SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation

  • Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development

  • Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan

  • Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child

  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds at least a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable)

  • Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion

  • Confident supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting

  • Patient, empathetic, and committed to pupil progress and wellbeing

  • Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

  • Available Monday to Friday (part-time roles still require weekday availability)

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across sutton

  • Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

  • Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College

  • Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant

If you're passionate about SEND and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered!