Location
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Employer
Tradewind Recruitment
Contract
Full-time and part-time opportunities | Long-term placements available
The Role
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
- Support children with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and learning disabilities.
- Assist teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
- Adapt learning resources and activities to suit individual abilities and requirements.
- Support pupils with their social, emotional and academic development.
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
- Help pupils develop communication, interaction and social skills.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and managing challenging situations.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Ideal Candidate
- Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
- Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs is desirable.
- Patient, empathetic and understanding of individual differences.
- Confident building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Able to remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour.
- Flexible and adaptable when responding to different learning needs.
- Has good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic about working within education.
- Experience within a school, specialist provision, care setting, residential setting or similar environment would be particularly beneficial.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment
- Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience.
- Access to a variety of local school opportunities.
- Flexible working options, including day-to-day and long-term placements.
- Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Access to The National College following your first day of work.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education.
- Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.
Requirements
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
SEND Teaching Assistant in Kettering employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Preston that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, immediate commission opportunities, and generous holiday allowances, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive Impact Academy training programme equips you with the skills to excel in recruitment, while ongoing support from experienced mentors fosters a collaborative environment where you can achieve your career aspirations.
