SEN Teaching Assistant - Wellingborough

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Salary: Competitive daily rate dependent on experience
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are You Passionate About Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities within a specialist educational setting in the Wellingborough area.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs and understands the importance of providing individualised support to help every student reach their potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with relevant SEN experience who is looking to make a real difference within a supportive school environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting students with a variety of additional learning, communication, behavioural and emotional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN/SEND.

• Supporting students with autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties and other additional needs.

• Adapting learning activities to suit individual abilities and learning styles.

• Supporting students with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning.

• Supporting students who may display behaviours that challenge.

• Using positive behaviour management and appropriate de-escalation strategies.

• Building strong, trusting relationships with students.

• Supporting students with daily routines and transitions throughout the school day.

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support professionals.

• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Depending on the needs of the students, the role may also involve supporting personal care and individual education or support plans.

What Are We Looking For?

We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs.

Relevant experience could include:

• SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant roles

• Specialist SEN schools or alternative provision

• Supporting children or young people with autism or ADHD

• Working with individuals with learning disabilities

• Children's residential care

• SEN support work

• Mental health or behavioural support

• Youth work or mentoring

• Health and social care

• Supporting individuals with complex additional needs

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have a good understanding of SEN/SEND and the challenges students may face.

• Be patient, empathetic and understanding.

• Have experience supporting individuals with additional learning or communication needs.

• Be confident adapting their approach to suit individual students.

• Understand the importance of consistency, routine and positive relationships.

• Be able to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Be passionate about helping students develop confidence and independence.

• Be reliable, adaptable and committed to supporting young people.

Previous experience within a specialist SEN school would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience in care, support work or other SEN settings are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates dependent on experience.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities.

• Opportunities to work within specialist SEN settings.

• Dedicated support from your Tradewind Recruitment consultant.

• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Free access to The National College after your first day worked.

• Opportunities for career development within education.

• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Today!

If you have experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs, learning disabilities or additional support requirements, we would love to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity to use your experience to make a meaningful difference to students who benefit from additional support, encouragement and understanding.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to Hannah at hannah.mcmillan@twrecruitment.com.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.