SEN TA

SEN Teaching Assistant - Clacton

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you the person who can help a pupil think, "I can do this"?

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Clacton, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and engage positively with school life.

This is a role where the little things really do matter.

A calm voice when a pupil is finding things difficult.
A bit of encouragement when they don't believe they can do something.
The patience to try a different approach.
And the ability to celebrate progress, no matter how big or small.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

You'll become an important part of the school team, supporting pupils with additional needs both academically and pastorally.

Your day could involve:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping pupils access lessons and participate in school life
• Developing positive relationships built on trust, patience and consistency
• Supporting communication, confidence and independence
• Helping pupils manage emotions and overcome barriers to learning
• Working alongside teachers and the wider SEN team
• Celebrating progress, whether that's a major breakthrough or a small step forward

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who demonstrates patience, resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people.

You might already be an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, LSA or Learning Support Assistant, or perhaps you have gained valuable experience working with children or young people in another setting.

Most importantly, you'll need to be someone who:

• Understands that every pupil has individual strengths, needs and learning styles
• Can remain calm and positive when things don't go to plan
• Builds strong, trusting and professional relationships
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs
• Is committed to supporting positive outcomes for pupils

Why Tradewind?

At Tradewind, we believe great people deserve great support.

When you join us, you'll have a dedicated recruitment consultant who gets to know you, understands what you're looking for and is there to support you throughout your placement.

You'll also get:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Access to 2,500+ free CPD courses through the National College
• The REC Audited Education Gold Standard
• A wide range of long-term, permanent and daily supply opportunities
• A dedicated compliance team to make the registration process as straightforward as possible
• The backing of a company recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

We're committed to putting our candidates and employees first and giving you the support, opportunities and development you need to enjoy your career in education.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're an SEN Teaching Assistant in Clacton looking for a rewarding role where you can positively support pupils' learning and development, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today and let's have a chat about the opportunity.

Safeguarding Statement

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, references and any other safeguarding and compliance requirements in accordance with statutory guidance.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion