Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (SEND Focus) Location: Southport Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week Working Time: 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday Start Date: Immediate Tradewind are currently seeking a dedicated and reliabl e Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in the Southport area. This is a full-time role, working consistently throughout the school week, supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will have experience working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), either within a specialist setting or through SEND support roles in mainstream schools. The role will involve: * Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs, both in and out of the classroom * Working closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to support learning and wellbeing * Providing one-to-one or small group support where required * Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment The ideal candidate will: * Have previous experience working within SEND or a specialist setting * Be flexible and have no travel restrictions * Be patient, proactive, and committed to supporting young people * Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills * Be reliable and available to work full-time hours This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs in a secondary school setting. Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment? * We're a market-leading education recruitment agency, supporting teachers and schools across the Northwest * Competitive rates of pay (up to £232.56 per day) * Access to free CPD training and development opportunities through our exclusive partnership with the National College. What you'll need to apply: * SEN Experience * Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) * A full 10-year career history * Minimum of two professional references * Legal right to work in the UK How to apply: Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this exciting SEN TA role in the Southport area. For more information about supply teaching opportunities in, contact Lizzie on 0151 221 9666 / lizzie.mcdonnell@twrecruitment.com INDLIV