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 and Young People with Special Educational Needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive school in the Wellingborough area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional learning, emotional and behavioural needs.

We are looking for an individual who can build positive relationships with students, provide consistent support and help create an environment where every young person feels understood, valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Whether you have previous experience working within an SEN school, mainstream education, mental health services, residential care or youth support, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting students with a range of additional needs, which may include autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students with special educational needs.

• Supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development.

• Assisting teachers with the delivery of engaging and accessible learning activities.

• Adapting learning resources to meet individual abilities and needs.

• Supporting students who may experience difficulties with communication, concentration or emotional regulation.

• Encouraging positive behaviour through patience, consistency and reassurance.

• Helping students develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.

• Supporting students who may display challenging behaviour using appropriate behaviour support strategies.

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals.

• Following individual support plans, behaviour strategies and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), where applicable.

• Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Following safeguarding procedures and prioritising student wellbeing.

What Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children, young people or adults with additional needs.

• Have worked within SEN, SEMH, education, childcare, mental health, care or a similar support setting.

• Have a genuine understanding of, or interest in, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and emotional or behavioural needs.

• Are patient, compassionate and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Can build positive relationships with students who may require additional reassurance and support.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Are adaptable and willing to tailor their approach to individual students.

• Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Are reliable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting young people.

• Are keen to develop their knowledge and skills within specialist education.

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential. We welcome applicants with relevant transferable experience who are passionate about supporting children and young people.

Relevant Experience Could Include

We encourage applications from individuals with backgrounds such as:

• SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant

• SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Mental Health Support Worker

• Children's Residential Support Worker

• Care Assistant or Support Worker

• Youth Worker or Youth Mentor

• Behaviour Mentor

• Nursery Practitioner or Childcare Worker

• Psychology or Education Graduate

• Autism Support Worker

• Learning Disabilities Support Worker

If you have experience supporting individuals with additional needs and are looking to move into education, this could be a fantastic opportunity.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

At Tradewind Recruitment, we are committed to helping education professionals find rewarding opportunities within local schools.

When you join us, you can benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates dependent on experience.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities within local schools.

• Dedicated support from your own recruitment consultant.

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within SEN and specialist education.

• Free professional development and CPD opportunities.

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

• Opportunities to progress into permanent school positions.

• Ongoing guidance and support throughout your placement.

Apply Today!

If you're a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant position in Wellingborough, we would love to hear from you!

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have a background in mental health, care, childcare or youth work, this is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.

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, satisfactory references and relevant employment checks.