Join Tradewind Recruitment as a SEN Teaching Assistant in North Wiltshire!

Tradewind Recruitment is built on relationships, not transactions. We work closely with skilled support staff and outstanding specialist provisions to create connections that change lives. Whether you're looking for flexibility or consistency, we match you to roles where you can have a real impact from day one.

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist residential and alternative education settings in North Wiltshire. These provisions support pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism, learning difficulties, communication differences, adverse childhood experiences and trauma-associated behaviours.

These SEN Teaching Assistant positions offer a mix of full-time, part-time and flexible supply opportunities, making them ideal for those who want rewarding work without long-term commitment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
Help learners regulate emotions and re-engage positively with education
Assist with communication, sensory and behavioural needs
Support teachers with structured learning and routine-based environments
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or exclusion
Contribute to safe, nurturing and therapeutic classroomsYou may work within specialist secondary SEMH settings, residential education environments or trauma-informed alternative provisions across North Wiltshire and nearby areas.

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Have experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH or challenging behaviour
Come from a background in education, youth work, mentoring, care or similar
Are resilient, calm, patient and consistent in your approach
Can adapt to pupils with communication and sensory processing differences
Are confident working independently or within a specialist pastoral team
Hold a DBS on the Update Service (or are willing to apply)Relevant qualifications are welcomed but not essential if you bring the right attitude and experience.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?
At Tradewind, we don't just place candidates - we champion them. Here's what you can expect:

Your income matters: We'll always secure the best rate for your skills
Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses via The National College
Your flexibility matters: Roles that fit your lifestyle and goals
Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running
Your values matter: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and truly inclusiveIf you're ready to start or continue your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant, we'd love to connect you with rewarding opportunities supporting children who need you most.

Apply today to speak with our North Wiltshire SEN team at Tradewind Recruitment