Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN Provision
Are you passionate about supporting learners with complex and severe special educational needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, person-centred environment where every day brings meaningful impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Provision
These settings support children and young people aged 4-19 with significant learning needs. Learners attend with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and require highly individualised support due to needs including:
* Severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound learning needs
* Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with complex needs
* Communication and interaction differences
* Learning significantly below age-related expectations, impacting most areas of learning and development
* Curriculums designed to develop communication, independence and life skills in a safe, supportive environment
What You'll Do
As a Teaching Assistant supporting across these specialist provisions you will:
Support individual learners and small groups through highly personalised learning programmes
Assist with communication, sensory and behavioural needs using strategies tailored to each pupil
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists (speech & language, occupational, physiotherapists) and multi-agency teams to deliver holistic support
Help create an inclusive, structured environment that encourages pupil engagement and confidence
Promote independence and life skills across all areas of the school day
Person Specification
We are looking for candidates who:
Have experience working with children/young people with complex SEN needs
Are patient, resilient and able to flex their approach to meet diverse learning profiles
Understand or are willing to learn communication support strategies (e.g., TEACCH, Makaton, visual supports)
Have excellent teamwork and communication skills
Value nurturing relationships and a strengths-based approach to learning
Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?
Your income matters: We'll always seek to secure you the highest possible rate of pay and offer honest, tailored advice.
Your development matters: Enjoy free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources through the National College.
Your flexibility matters: We tailor the working week around you - daily supply, long-term, or permanent roles, all local to you.
Your wellbeing matters: People are at the heart of everything we do - and we're proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer for four consecutive years.
We're committed to exceptional service and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people and work within supportive, values-driven school communities, we'd love to hear from you