Job Description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Haringey, North London
Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary
Duration: ASAP until July 2027
Pay: £90-£120 per day, dependent on experience, skills and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
Start Date: ASAP

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist SEN school in North London seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with profound and multiple learning difficulties on a long-term basis.
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping a young person access learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life within a supportive specialist setting.

About the School

This welcoming SEN school provides a highly personalised approach to education and is committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential.

School Highlights

  • Specialist setting with a strong focus on personalised learning
  • Supportive and collaborative staff team
  • Excellent resources and specialist provision for pupils with additional needs

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide consistent support throughout the school day, working closely with teachers, therapists, support staff and families to ensure the pupil receives the highest quality educational and pastoral support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
  • Support the pupil during lessons, transitions, break times and wider school activities
  • Help the pupil access learning and engage in school life
  • Support the delivery of relevant aspects of the EHCP
  • Implement agreed learning, communication and behaviour strategies
  • Promote independence, wellbeing and personal development
  • Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience working with children or young people
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
  • Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach
  • Commitment to inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team

Desirable Requirements

  • Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND
  • Experience supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties
  • Knowledge of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches
  • Relevant childcare, education or SEND qualifications

Pay and Progression

Pay for this position ranges from £90 to £120 per day, depending on experience, responsibilities and assignment requirements.
The highest available rate of £120 per day would typically be offered to candidates with substantial SEND experience, previous experience supporting pupils with complex needs, strong communication and behaviour support skills, and experience delivering individualised support within specialist educational settings.

Why Apply?

School Benefits

  • Join a supportive and highly specialised SEN school
  • Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and SEND professionals
  • Access excellent specialist resources and support

Role Benefits

  • Make a genuine difference to a young person's educational journey
  • Develop specialist SEND knowledge and experience
  • Gain valuable experience within a highly rewarding educational setting

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to a wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities

Free National College CPD Access

As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College.
Recommended courses for this role include:
  • Supporting Pupils with Complex SEND Needs
  • Behaviour and Communication Strategies
  • Safeguarding Children in Education

Required Vetting

Successful applicants will be required to:
  • Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to make a new application
  • Provide professional references covering recent employment
  • Provide proof of the right to work in the UK
  • Provide evidence of relevant qualifications where applicable
  • Complete all safeguarding and compliance checks required for working in schools

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and is committed to matching talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the country.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.