Teaching Assistant - Part & Full Time

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Tradewind Recruitment are supporting one of their partnership Special Educational Needs Schools based in the Burton on Trent, with a SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant for children with SEN.

This is a wonderful, dedicated SEN School which is part of a successful trust but holds a community feel within the local area. The school has a wonderful reputation in the area with parents and is a school regularly requested by supply staff to return to.

The Role:

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• Provide 1:1 tailored support for your assigned pupil in Year 1
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• Be confident to support SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation
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• Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development
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• Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan
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• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child
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• Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
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The Hours:

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• Monday to Thursday - 08:15 to 16:30
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• Friday - 08:15 to 15:00
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The Ideal Candidate:

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• Holds at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable)
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• Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion
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• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting
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• Patient, empathetic, and committed to pupil progress and wellbeing
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• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
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• Available Monday to Friday (part-time roles still require weekday availability)
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Why Work with Tradewind?

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• Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across Nottinghamshire
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• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
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• Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College
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• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant
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If you're passionate about SEND and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered!