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SalaryPosition: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full Time
Location: Nottingham
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Are you enthusiastic about creating a positive impact in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you possess the skills and commitment to assist students with diverse learning requirements in reaching their full potential? If so, we welcome you to join our team as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
We collaborate with numerous schools and academies across Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire seeking both full and part-time SEND Teaching Assistants. These roles encompass daily supply to long-term cover positions, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Role Overview: In the role of a SEND Teaching Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to work closely with educators and other professionals, providing support for the learning and development of students with various SEND, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and specific learning difficulties. Your tasks will include delivering one-on-one and small group support, implementing personalized learning plans, and creating inclusive learning opportunities tailored to meet the diverse needs of students.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in a school setting or other educational or care environment.
- Knowledge of various SEND profiles and an understanding of the impact of SEND on learning and development.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, fostering positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
- Resilience, patience, and empathy, coupled with a genuine commitment to supporting the individual needs of students with SEND.
- Relevant qualifications or training in supporting children with SEND (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools) preferred but not essential.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
Pay rate £80-£100 per day depending on experience
By working with Tradewind, we can offer you:
*We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
*We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
*Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
*Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
*Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
*Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
To join us and be successful in this SEN Support role you will need to:
*This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
*Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
*You must have the legal right to work in the UK
Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as an SEN Teaching Assistant on the Nottingham City boarder or for more information about the role, contact Amber Perrozzi on
We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your teaching career.
- As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
- We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
- Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
- More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
