SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

Make a Real Difference as a SEND Learning Support Assistant - Colchester

Sunday Times Top 100 Employer

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist education setting in Colchester, supporting pupils with additional needs to engage with learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping young people overcome barriers to education and wants to make a genuine difference to their school experience.

Whether you already have experience supporting children with SEND or have transferable experience and a real passion for working with young people, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and additional learning requirements.

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, engagement and independence.

Support learning on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, adapting your approach to individual needs.

Help create a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and day-to-day classroom activities.

Work closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent, effective support.

Encourage pupils to develop their communication, social skills and independence.

What We're Looking For

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to adapt to different needs and situations.

Previous experience in a school, SEN provision, care, youth work or a similar supportive role would be beneficial.

A willingness to learn, take direction and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Sunday Times Top 100 Employer - join a recruitment agency recognised as a great place to work.

Free CPD and training through the National College, with access to over 2,500 professional development courses.

Free SEND training pathways for Teaching Assistants looking to develop their specialist knowledge.

REC Audited Education Gold Standard - work with a recruitment agency committed to high standards.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English