Job Description
Let's be real: Working in a SEND school isn't a "desk job." It's a high-energy, high-empathy, "expect the unexpected" kind of career. If you're tired of the mainstream grind and want to work where every small win feels like a cup final, keep reading.
Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialized school team in Redditch. This isn't a 1-1 role where you're glued to one desk; this is a full-time, permanent opportunity to become an integral part of a specialist classroom "squad."
The Reality of the Role
* The Location: Redditch (Easily accessible and worth the travel for a specialist setting).
* The Pay:£90 - £100 per day.
* The Environment: A dedicated SEND school. No mainstream distractions-just specialist equipment, smaller class sizes, and a team that "gets it."
* The Mission: Supporting a class of learners with ASC, SEMH, and MLD. You are the glue that holds the lesson together.
What You'll Actually Be Doing:
* Floating Support: Moving between small groups to ensure everyone is on task, engaged, and regulated.
* The "Sensory" Lead: Helping manage sensory circuits, "quiet zones," and outdoor learning breaks.
* De-escalation Pro: Using your toolkit (Team-Teach, MAPA, or just plain intuition) to keep the classroom a calm, safe space.
* Collaborative Victory: Working with Teachers, SALT (Speech and Language), and Occupational Therapists to hit those EHCP targets.
The Checklist (Requirements):
* The Mindset: You need to be proactive. In a SEND school, if you see a student struggling, you don't wait for instructions-you intervene with empathy.
* The Experience: A background in SEND (ASC, ADHD, or SEMH) is huge. Whether it's from a school, care, or personal background, we value lived experience.
* The "Paperwork": Level 2 or 3 TA qualifications are a bonus, but your resilience and reliability are what will make you a permanent fixture here.
* The Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or the willingness to apply for a new one with our help).
Why Tradewind? (The Honest Truth)
* No "Dead Ends": This is a Temp-to-Perm pathway. The school wants someone to stay, grow, and eventually join their permanent staff.
* Level Up Your CV: Use our partnership with the National College to get certified in Autism Awareness, SEMH Support, and Positive Handling (for free).
* Personal Touch: You're working with Thea Fraser-someone who knows the Redditch school landscape and will actually advocate for you.
Ready to join the specialist squad?
If you're a dedicated advocate for neurodiverse learners and want a role that offers variety every single day, let's talk.
* Call Thea Fraser:
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