SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistant - Solihull

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Flexible Working | Competitive Weekly Pay

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting SEND and SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming mainstream and specialist schools throughout Solihull.

We have opportunities available for experienced Teaching Assistants, as well as individuals with relevant transferable experience who are looking to develop their careers within education and SEND.

You will play an important role in supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC/ASD), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, learning difficulties and complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and independence, and achieve their full potential.

As a SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or within the classroom, depending on the needs of the school and individual learners.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs

• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, PMLD and complex learning needs

• Helping children access learning and engage positively within the classroom

• Supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour and social development

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral support teams

• Following individual learning plans, EHCPs and behaviour support strategies

• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory and additional learning needs

• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and essential life skills

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or SEND setting

• A caring, patient and resilient approach

• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

• Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work as part of a wider school team

• A willingness to learn and develop your SEND knowledge and skills

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within SEN schools, mainstream schools, alternative provisions or PRUs

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD or PMLD

• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, Team Teach or other communication and behaviour support strategies

• Experience working with children or young people with EHCPs

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications or training

We also welcome applications from individuals with relevant experience in care, youth work, residential support or other roles supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• Competitive weekly pay - PAYE only, with no umbrella companies

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability

• Full-time, part-time, short-term and long-term placements available

• Free access to CPD and training courses through The National College

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placements

• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of mainstream and specialist SEND settings

• Potential opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions

If you''re a compassionate, enthusiastic and committed individual who wants to make a positive difference to children and young people with additional needs, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to discuss the opportunities available across Solihull.