SEND Teaching Assistant
22 days ago
Kidderminster
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy and confidence to support students who need a calm, consistent and encouraging presence? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Kidderminster that support students with severe learning difficulites (SLD), complex needs and challenging behaviour. \n About the Role \n As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: \n\n • Support students with SEND, both in and out of the classroom\n, • Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques\n, • Work 1:1 or with small groups to help pupils re-engage with learning\n, • Build trusting, professional relationships that promote positive behaviour\n, • Assist teachers in creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment\n, • Contribute to behaviour plans and pastoral support programmes\n, • Access to a Vehicle.\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Experience working with young people with SEND (school, youth work, mentoring or similar)\n, • Strong communication, resilience and emotional intelligence\n, • Ability to remain calm under pressure and use positive behaviour strategies\n, • A genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning\n, • Team-working skills and a proactive approach\n, • a minimum of 6 months of experience in a school or child related setting\n\n Why Join Tradewind? \n\n • Competitive pay, paid weekly- PAYE only no umbrella companies\n, • Free access to CPD via The National College\n, • A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement\n, • Opportunities for long-term/perm roles.\n\n Apply Now \n If you're ready to make a real impact and help students thrive, we'd love to hear from you! \n \n