SEND Teaching Assistant - Kettering

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities | Long-term placements available

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work within schools in the Kettering area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and achieve their full potential.

You will play an important role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, providing tailored assistance both inside and outside the classroom. We are looking for individuals who are patient, understanding and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.

• Support children with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and learning disabilities.

• Assist teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.

• Adapt learning resources and activities to suit individual abilities and requirements.

• Support pupils with their social, emotional and academic development.

• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.

• Help pupils develop communication, interaction and social skills.

• Support pupils with emotional regulation and managing challenging situations.

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

• Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs is desirable.

• Patient, empathetic and understanding of individual differences.

• Confident building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

• Able to remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour.

• Flexible and adaptable when responding to different learning needs.

• Has good communication and teamwork skills.

• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic about working within education.

Experience within a school, specialist provision, care setting, residential setting or similar environment would be particularly beneficial.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience.

• Access to a variety of local school opportunities.

• Flexible working options, including day-to-day and long-term placements.

• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Access to The National College following your first day of work.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education.

• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference to their educational journey, we would love to hear from you!

Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or looking to build a career in specialist education, get in touch to discuss opportunities in the Kettering area.

Contact Hannah at Tradewind Recruitment:
hannah.mcmillan@twrecruitment.com

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.