Job Description
Supply SEN Teaching Assistant - Rushden
Location: Rushden and surrounding areas
Contract: Supply / Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in Rushden and the surrounding areas?
Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team and support schools across the local area on a supply basis.
We work with a range of SEN, specialist, primary, secondary and alternative provision settings, giving you the opportunity to find work that suits your experience, availability and preferences.
The Role
As a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, SEMH, learning difficulties, communication needs and complex needs.
Depending on the setting, your responsibilities may include:
- Providing 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with additional needs
- Supporting learning and engagement inside and outside of the classroom
- Helping pupils manage their behaviour and emotions
- Following individual support plans and EHCP strategies
- Supporting pupils with communication and social development
- Working closely with teachers and wider school staff
- Providing a calm, consistent and positive presence for pupils
We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
- A positive and proactive approach
- The ability to build strong relationships with pupils
- Confidence supporting behaviour and additional needs
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A reliable and flexible approach to work
You don't necessarily need to have worked in a school previously - relevant experience from care, support work, youth work or other settings can also be considered.
Why Work with Tradewind?
As a Tradewind educator, you'll have access to:
- A dedicated consultant who gets to know your preferences and experience
- Access to a wide range of local SEN and education opportunities
- Competitive rates of pay
- Free access to The National College, with thousands of CPD courses
- Support from our experienced compliance team
- Opportunities to gain experience across different school settings
If you're looking for flexible SEN work in Rushden and would like to work with schools where your experience can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment to discuss the opportunities currently available.
