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.

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

Why 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
Opportunities for long‑term/perm roles.

Apply Now

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