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

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!

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