SEND Teaching Assistant - Chesterfield

SEND Teaching Assistant | Chesterfield | Primary Schools | Part Time or Full Time

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support children across a range of primary schools in the Chesterfield area.

We are looking for passionate, reliable and adaptable Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting pupils with SEND, either within mainstream primary schools or specialist SEND settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking for flexible work around your existing commitments, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASD)
• ADHD
• Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Moderate learning difficulties
• Behavioural needs
• Other complex or additional learning needs

You will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to help pupils access learning, develop their confidence and make progress.

About You

We would ideally like you to have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in either a mainstream or specialist school setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them reach their potential
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Patience, resilience and a calm approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Availability for either part-time or full-time work

A Team Teach qualification, or another recognised behaviour management/de-escalation qualification, would be particularly useful but is not essential.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

We make getting started as simple as possible, with easy online registration that can be completed from home in most cases.

As a Tradewind candidate, you will also receive:

• Free CPD through The National College, giving you access to a huge range of accredited training courses
• Access to a large network of primary and specialist schools across Chesterfield and Derbyshire
• Opportunities to work with some of the largest and most established school trusts
• Tradewind are a GCA approved supplier, giving you access to schools and trusts operating through recognised procurement frameworks
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placements
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• Online timesheets and straightforward administration
• Opportunities to secure longer-term and permanent positions

Whether you are looking for a few days of work each week or a full-time position, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your full CV to register with Tradewind Recruitment and access SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across Chesterfield.