Job Description
Supply - SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Havering Role: SEN Teaching Assistant Start Date: September 2025 Contract: supply (part-time/ full time options) Salary: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience)
Year groups: nursery to year 6
Tradewind are looking for supply teaching assistants to support local Havering with daily and long-term supply, within a range of primary ages.
Benefits of supply teaching assistant work:
* Flexibility: Choose when and where you work - ideal for work-life balance or fitting around other commitments.
* Variety: Work in different schools, settings, and year groups, keeping things fresh and engaging.
* Experience Building: Gain broad classroom experience across various teaching styles, curriculums, and student needs.
* Skill Development: Sharpen your adaptability, communication, and classroom management skills in diverse environments.
* Foot in the Door: Great opportunity to network and access long-term or permanent roles in schools you enjoy.
* Competitive Pay: Good daily rates, with pay increasing based on experience and location.
The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant Will Have:
* Previous experience working with Special Educational Needs in a school setting
* Confidence supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups (phonics experience/ SATS intervention experience desirable)
* Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and staff
* Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach
* Strong behaviour management and communication skills
* A good understanding of child development and IEP and EHCP targets
Essential Compliance for Teaching Assistants:
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
* Right to work in the UK
* Your CV must contain all work since leaving formal education
* 2 professional references (within the last 2 years)
* Overseas police check (if applicable)
What Tradewind Recruitment Offers You:
* Market-leading rates of pay through PAYE
* Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through the National College
* One-to-one support from an experienced educational consultant
* Referral bonuses - earn £100 for recommending a friend
* Long-standing partnerships with schools across London and beyond
How to Apply
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a fantastic school and shape young minds.Send your CV today to or call Zoe on (Option 2) for an informal chat.