SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Tradewind Recruitment are in partnership agreements with two groups of SEND Schools and we are currently seeking flexible and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis within our SEND Schools across Teesside. You will be supporting pupils aged 2-19 who are autistic or have profound, moderate, severe or complex learning difficulties.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a passion for inclusive education who want to gain experience across different year groups and work with children with special educational needs.
The role will involve:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
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Assisting with learning activities and adapting materials to meet pupil needs
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Supporting children with their social and emotional development
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Helping to implement Educational health care plans (EHCPs) and behaviour strategies
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Working closely with class teachers and the wider SEND teams
What we're looking for:
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Experience supporting children with additional needs (school, care or youth work settings are all welcome)
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A calm, patient and proactive approach
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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A Level 2/3 TA qualification is desirable but not essential
Why join Tradewind Recruitment?
- We pay the best rates in the market - guaranteed!
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Flexibility to choose when and where you work
- Local Durham office based in the City Centre
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PAYE only - no umbrella companies
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Free access to The National College CPD platform with over 2,500 training courses
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs
If you're a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking to gain valuable experience in welcoming and supportive schools, then click apply or call our office on .
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⭐ Highlight your SEN experience prominently as the role specifically requires supporting pupils with autism and learning difficulties
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 pupils with autism, improving engagement by 40%'
🌐 Emphasise your Enhanced DBS status and any TA qualifications as these are key requirements
🎯 Showcase experience with EHCPs and behaviour strategies as these are core responsibilities
🤝 Demonstrate your collaborative approach with teachers and SEND teams
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- •Provided 1:1 support to 12 pupils with autism across KS2-KS4, implementing personalised EHCPs and achieving 85% engagement in learning activities
- •Adapted learning materials for pupils with severe learning difficulties, resulting in 60% improvement in task completion rates over 6 months
- •Collaborated with 8 class teachers and SEND specialists to deliver behaviour strategies, reducing incidents by 45% across 3 different year groups
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tradewind Recruitment's partnership with SEND schools across Teesside presents exactly the inclusive education opportunity I seek, combining my SEN support experience with EHCP implementation skills to make a meaningful impact on pupils aged 2-19.
My background in supporting children with autism and complex learning difficulties has equipped me with the patience and adaptability essential for this role. I understand the importance of 1:1 support and behaviour strategy implementation in creating positive learning outcomes.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for a pupil with severe learning difficulties?
- ›What strategies would you use to support a child with autism during a meltdown?
- ›How do you implement an Educational Health Care Plan in daily activities?
- ›Describe your approach to behaviour management with SEN pupils
- ›What methods do you use to track progress in pupils with complex needs?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a challenging pupil with additional needs
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style for a SEN pupil
- ›Give an example of when you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to remain calm under pressure with a distressed child
- ›Describe how you've helped a pupil achieve a breakthrough in their learning
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you supported a challenging pupil with additional needs
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style for a SEN pupil