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.