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 Cognitive, Behavioural and Learning Needs?

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

We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with cognitive, behavioural and learning needs, helping them overcome barriers to education and achieve their individual potential.

The school supports students with a range of additional needs, which may include autism, ADHD, cognitive and developmental difficulties, learning disabilities, communication difficulties and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands that every child learns differently and is passionate about providing individualised support to help students develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Whether you have previous experience within specialist education, SEN, mental health, care or supporting individuals with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support professionals to provide consistent, personalised support to students with a variety of cognitive, behavioural and learning needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

• Supporting children with cognitive difficulties, learning disabilities and developmental delays.

• Helping students who may experience difficulties with memory, concentration, processing information and understanding instructions.

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

• Supporting students with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and additional learning needs.

• Providing consistent support to students who may display behaviours that challenge.

• Helping students develop emotional regulation, coping strategies and positive behaviour.

• Using patience, reassurance and positive reinforcement to encourage engagement in learning.

• Supporting students who may experience anxiety, frustration or difficulties managing their emotions.

• Encouraging communication, social interaction and the development of positive relationships.

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

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

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

• Maintaining a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.

• Promoting student wellbeing and following safeguarding procedures.

What Are We Looking For?

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children, young people or adults with cognitive, behavioural or learning needs.

• Have worked within SEN, SEMH, specialist education, mental health, care, youth work or a similar support environment.

• Have an understanding of learning disabilities, autism, ADHD or developmental difficulties.

• Understand that some students may require additional time, repetition or adapted communication to process information.

• Have experience supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge, or are willing to develop their skills in this area.

• Can remain calm, patient and supportive when working with students who may struggle with emotional regulation.

• Are confident building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.

• Can adapt their communication and support strategies to meet individual needs.

• Are passionate about promoting inclusion, independence and personal development.

• Have strong teamwork and communication skills.

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

• Are reliable, resilient and genuinely committed to making a difference.

Previous Teaching Assistant experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with relevant transferable experience who have a genuine understanding of supporting people with additional needs.

Relevant Experience Could Include

We would love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant

• SEMH Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Support

• Learning Disabilities Support Worker

• Autism Support Worker

• Mental Health Support Worker

• Children's Residential Support Worker

• Care Assistant or Support Worker

• Youth Worker or Behaviour Mentor

• Nursery Practitioner or Childcare Worker

• Psychology, Education or Health and Social Care

• Specialist Education or Alternative Provision

Experience supporting individuals with cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, behavioural difficulties or complex additional needs would be particularly valuable.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates dependent on experience.

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

• Dedicated support from your own recruitment consultant.

• Opportunities to develop experience within specialist SEN 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 caring, patient and motivated individual looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant position in Wellingborough, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with cognitive, behavioural and learning needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed.

Whether you already have experience in specialist education or have transferable skills from care, mental health or support work, we encourage you to apply.

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.