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Date Added: Mon 08/09/2025

SEND Teaching Assistant

Weston-super-Mare, BS23, UK
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Company: TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Contract, Temporary, Part Time

Salary: £90 - £125/day

SEND Teaching Assistants Needed - Weston and surrounding areas.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

Do you have a calm, caring nature and a natural ability to build strong relationships?

We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team across a number of SEND Schools in Weston and the surrounding areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 2-19 with additional needs, including ASD, SLD, SPD, PMLD, physical difficulties, communication difficulties and behaviour that challenges.

A number of these schools require their Teaching Assistant team to provide personal care.
You must be confident carrying out this duty to ensure all children are comfortable and safe.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting pupils with additional needs in their learning, development and emotional growth
Working closely with class teachers to create engaging and interactive activities
Helping children develop social skills and positive relationships
Maintaining a safe, supportive and nurturing environment
Making a genuine difference to young people's lives every dayWhat we're looking for:

A genuine interest in supporting young people, especially those with mental health needs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, empathy and resilience
Previous experience with PECS, Makaton, personal care and medication administration is a bonus - but not essential as full training will be givenThe role:

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term time only
Pay: from £90 per day
Flexible: part-time or full-time options available
Start: Immediate starts available (with potential for permanent contracts for the right person)
Location: Weston/North Somerset SEND SchoolsWhy work with us?

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you.
Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your impact is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you!

Click 'Apply Now' to start your journey as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Weston today
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