Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism, PMLD & SEMH)

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Kirkham Area

Contract Type: Full-Time (Long-Term / Temporary to July 2027)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Pay Rate: £98 - £120 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working alongside an excellent, warm, and welcoming specialist SEN school in the Kirkham area. We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team starting ASAP through to July 2027.

In this role, you will be supporting children and young people who present with a diverse range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that empowers students to build confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • 1-to-1 & Small Group Support: Assist pupils individually or in small groups with daily learning tasks, therapy sessions, and tailored activities.

  • Specialist Needs Support: Help cater to students with Autism, PMLD, and SEMH, ensuring personal care, communication needs, and emotional wellbeing are prioritised.

  • Progress Tracking: Help implement Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and monitor individual student progression.

  • Positive Reinforcement: Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation using proactive, nurturing strategies.

  • Collaborative Working: Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to maintain a structured and supportive routine.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience: Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker, with familiarity supporting Autism, PMLD, or SEMH being highly advantageous.

  • Personal Qualities: A calm, patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.

  • Availability: Able to commit to a full-time schedule (Monday to Friday, school hours) starting ASAP through July 2027.

  • Compliance: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one immediately through Tradewind).

What Tradewind Offers

  • Competitive Pay: Daily rates ranging from £98 to £120 per day paid via PAYE.

  • Professional Development: Access to free specialist CPD courses, including Team Teach, safeguarding, and autism awareness training.

  • Long-Term Stability: A secure, rewarding placement running through the academic calendar.

Interested?

Please click 'Apply Now' or submit your CV directly to christina.grindy@twrecruitment.com or call 01772 977 333