Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Tradewind Recruitment are supporting one of their partnership Special Educational Needs Schools based in the Burton on Trent, with a SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant for children with SEN. This is a wonderful, dedicated SEN School which is part of a successful trust but holds a community feel within the local area. The school has a wonderful reputation in the area with parents and is a school regularly requested by supply staff to return to. The Role: Provide 1:1 tailored support for your assigned pupil in Year 1 Be confident to support SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environmentThe Hours: Monday to Thursday - 08:15 to 16:30 Friday - 08:15 to 15:00The Ideal Candidate: Holds at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable) Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion Confident supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting Patient, empathetic, and committed to pupil progress and wellbeing Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply) Available Monday to Friday (part-time roles still require weekday availability)Why Work with Tradewind? Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across Nottinghamshire Competitive daily pay, paid weekly Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultantIf you're passionate about SEND and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV to be considered