SEND Teaching Assistant

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.

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.

• 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 approach
• a minimum of 6 months of experience in a school or child related setting

• 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
• Opportunities for long-term/perm roles.

If you're ready to make a real impact and help students thrive, we'd love to hear from you!