Teaching Assistant - Part & Full Time
Job description
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Are you passionate about making a real difference to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
Tradewind Recruitment are supporting one of their partnership Special Educational Needs Schools based in the Burton on Trent, with a SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant for children with SEN.
This is a wonderful, dedicated SEN School which is part of a successful trust but holds a community feel within the local area. The school has a wonderful reputation in the area with parents and is a school regularly requested by supply staff to return to.
The Role:
- Provide 1:1 tailored support for your assigned pupil in Year 1
- Be confident to support SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation
- Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development
- Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan
- Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
The Hours:
- Monday to Thursday - 08:15 to 16:30
- Friday - 08:15 to 15:00
The Ideal Candidate:
- Holds at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable)
- Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion
- Confident supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting
- Patient, empathetic, and committed to pupil progress and wellbeing
- Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
- Available Monday to Friday (part-time roles still require weekday availability)
Why Work with Tradewind?
- Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across Nottinghamshire
- Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
- Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College
- Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant
If you're passionate about SEND and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your updated CV to be considered!
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⭐ Highlight your SEND experience prominently as this role specifically requires supporting children with ASD, ADHD and emotional dysregulation
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 Year 1 pupils with SEND, improving engagement by 40%'
🎯 Emphasise your Teaching Assistant qualification level (Level 2/3) as this is explicitly mentioned in requirements
🤝 Showcase collaboration with SENCOs and teachers in implementing EHCP targets and support plans
📋 Mention your Enhanced DBS status prominently as this is essential for the role
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- •Provided 1:1 support for 12 Year 1 pupils with ASD and ADHD, implementing EHCP targets that improved social engagement by 35%
- •Collaborated with 4 SENCOs to adapt learning resources for children with emotional dysregulation, reducing classroom disruptions by 60%
- •Supported emotional regulation strategies for 8 primary pupils with additional needs, achieving 90% positive behaviour targets over 6 months
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Teaching Assistant position at your Burton-on-Trent SEN school through Tradewind Recruitment. With my Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience supporting children with SEND, particularly those with ASD and ADHD, I am well-positioned to provide the specialised 1:1 support your Year 1 pupils require.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the patience and adaptability essential for supporting children with emotional dysregulation. I have experience working alongside SENCOs to implement EHCP targets and adapting learning resources to meet individual pupil needs, ensuring each child receives the tailored support they deserve.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning resources for a Year 1 child with ASD?
- ›Describe your experience implementing EHCP targets in a classroom setting
- ›What strategies do you use to support emotional regulation in children with ADHD?
- ›How do you work with SENCOs to monitor pupil progress?
- ›What approaches do you use for 1:1 support with children who have emotional dysregulation?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a child with SEND overcome a learning challenge
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain patient with a difficult pupil
- ›How do you handle emotional outbursts from children with additional needs?
- ›Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with teachers to support a pupil
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a child's individual needs
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you helped a child with SEND overcome a learning challenge
How do you handle emotional outbursts from children with additional needs?