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Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 21,500 - 25,500 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant - Residential Education Setting (Kettering)

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our specialist partner provisions in Kettering from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small educational setting attached to a residential home, supporting a group of secondary-aged students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). The provision offers a highly personalised approach to education, creating a safe and structured environment where students can develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The class currently consists of five students, supported by a collaborative team that includes a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and another experienced Teaching Assistant. Due to the complex needs of the students, we're looking for an individual who is patient, resilient and passionate about making a positive difference.

The curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student and focuses heavily on sensory-based learning and communication development. Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting students to access activities through alternative communication methods, including PECS, Makaton and visual communication strategies.

The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
Be confident supporting students with Severe Learning Difficulties
Have a calm and nurturing approach to behaviour management
Be willing to support students who may become dysregulated
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Be committed to helping students achieve their full potentialThis position is being offered on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking to secure a long-term role within a specialist setting.

In return, Tradewind Recruitment offers ongoing support, access to high-quality CPD through the National College and the opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies.

If you're ready to take the next step in your SEN career, we'd love to hear from you

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