SEND Teaching Assistant
3 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. About the Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support students with SEND, both in and out of the classroom, • Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques, • Work 1:1 or with small groups to help pupils re-engage with learning, • Build trusting, professional relationships that promote positive behaviour, • Assist teachers in creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment, • Contribute to behaviour plans and pastoral support programmes, • Access to a Vehicle.What We're Looking For, • Experience working with young people with SEND (school, youth work, mentoring or similar), • Strong communication, resilience and emotional intelligence, • Ability to remain calm under pressure and use positive behaviour strategies, • A genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, • Team-working skills and a proactive approachWhy Join Tradewind?, • Competitive pay, paid weekly- PAYE only no umbrella companies, • Free access to CPD via The National College, • A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement