Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Flexible Supply | Term-Time Only | Gloucestershire
£90-£105 per day (PAYE)
At Tradewind Recruitment, we're more than just an agency! We're a team of real people who genuinely care about placing the right educators in the right environments. We take the time to understand your goals, your strengths and your availability, so we can match you with settings where you'll truly make a difference. With 240+ five-star Google reviews and a reputation for looking after our staff, we're proud to support exceptional SEN schools across the Southwest.
We are currently recruiting flexible Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across 3 warm and well-established specialist schools across Gloucestershire. Whether you're looking for part-time, ad-hoc, or short-term placements, we can offer work that fits your lifestyle.
About the Role
You will support children and young people aged 2-19 with a range of additional needs, such as:
* Autism (ASC/ASD)
* Severe or moderate learning difficulties
* Physical disabilities
* Speech, language and communication needs
* Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH)
* Sensory Processing Differences (SPD)
Depending on the needs of the school and your availability, your responsibilities may include:
* Providing 1:1 or small-group support
* Assisting with sensory-based and structured learning activities
* Using visual aids and alternative communication methods
* Supporting with personal care where required
* Helping to create a calm, nurturing and inclusive environment
* Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
* Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (in schools, care, youth, or community settings)
* Is patient, compassionate and resilient
* Can adapt their approach to suit different learners
* Works well as part of a supportive team
* Is available for flexible supply during term time (full or part days)
Experience with PECS, Makaton, sensory strategies or Team-Teach is a bonus - but not essential, as training can be offered.
Why Work Through Tradewind?
* Your income matters: we secure the best pay rates we can
* Your development matters: free access to 2,500+ CPD courses via The National College
* Your flexibility matters: full days, part days, short-term and day-to-day supply to suit your needs
* Your wellbeing matters: we're a Sunday Times Top 100 employer 4 years running
* Your future matters: temp-to-perm opportunities available if you're interested later down the line
If you'd love to make a difference in nurturing SEN settings across Gloucestershire, without committing to a full-time role - we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out how flexible SEN support work could fit around you!