SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Start Date: October 2025 or sooner if available
Contract: Supply and long-term opportunities
Daily Rate: 90-100 (depending on experience)
Year Groups: year 7 and up, specialist SEN school
Tradewind Recruitment is looking for committed SEN Teaching Assistants to support a leading and popular SEN school based in between Ware and Hertford. We have both day-to-day and long-term positions available, focusing on 1:1 support for pupils with special educational needs.
Why Work as a Supply Teaching Assistant?
* Flexibility to choose when and where you work
* Opportunity to work in a variety of schools and year groups
* Gain broad experience across different teaching styles and pupil needs
* Build key skills in communication, behaviour management and adaptability
* Open doors to permanent or long-term roles
* Competitive daily rates based on experience
What We're Looking For:
* Passionate about supporting children with SEN, particularly Autism
* Confident working 1:1 or in small groups (phonics or SATs support experience is a bonus)
* Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
* Patient, empathetic and proactive
* Strong communication and behaviour management skills
* Understanding of child development and experience with IEPs and EHCPs
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
* Right to work in the UK
* Full employment history listed on your CV
* Two professional references from the last two years
* Overseas police check if applicable
What Tradewind Offers:
* Competitive PAYE rates
* Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via the National College
* Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
* 100 referral bonus for recommending a friend
* Access to a wide network of schools across London and beyond
How to Apply
* Send your CV to (url removed)
* Or call Sam on (phone number removed) for a friendly, informal chat.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.
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