Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Shirebrook
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience and school budget

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive specialist education setting, helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to provide tailored support for pupils with complex special educational needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged pupils.

Supporting young people with a range of needs, including autism, learning difficulties and communication needs.

Helping deliver engaging, accessible and practical learning activities.

Supporting pupils' social, emotional and communication development.

Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships.

Supporting personal care and hygiene routines where required.

Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary or SEN setting.

Has a patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.

Is confident supporting pupils with additional learning and communication needs.

Can build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.

Is resilient, proactive and passionate about making a difference.

Is happy to support personal care and other individual needs where required.

Is available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Experience in a specialist SEN school would be particularly beneficial, although candidates with transferable experience supporting young people with additional needs are encouraged to apply.

Pay and Benefits

£95-£120 per day, depending on experience and the school's budget.

The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist secondary SEN setting.

Support from a dedicated SEN consultant at Tradewind Recruitment.

Opportunities to develop your skills through relevant training.

The chance to make...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shirebrook

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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