Job Description

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established Special Educational Needs (SEN) School in Burton upon Trent to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team on a full-time basis from September.

This welcoming and inclusive SEN school provides high-quality education and specialist support for pupils with a range of complex learning needs. The school is renowned for its nurturing ethos, outstanding staff support, and commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential in a safe and engaging learning environment.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the school
• Work with children with needs including:
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD & SLD)
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Physical and Complex Needs
• Provide both 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their personalised learning targets
• Promote independence, confidence, emotional wellbeing, and positive behaviour
• Support the implementation of EHCP outcomes and individual education plans
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet pupils' individual needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, SENCOs, and wider multidisciplinary teams
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive

Monday to Friday
Full Time

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 is desirable)
• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Worker, Care Worker, or in a similar role supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND within either education, care, or residential settings
• Demonstrate patience, resilience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies
• Hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
• Be available to work full-time from September

• Access to exclusive SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Burton upon Trent and the surrounding areas
• Competitive rates of pay with weekly payroll
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited training courses through The National College
• Ongoing support from a dedicated specialist education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career development roles
• Work with schools that prioritise inclusion, wellbeing, and professional development

If you're a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or support professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dedicated SEN school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this exciting full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position in Burton upon Trent, starting in September.