SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant!

NB. You will need a DBS that is on the Update Service in order to be eligible as this is a role to start ASAP.

This is a excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and CV while maximising your earning potential as a Teaching Assistant!

We are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start ASAP on a full time basis at a special needs college in the south Bolton area. You will be supporting students with Complex Needs.

The Role

• SEN Teaching Assistant supporting students with Complex Needs.
• Start ASAP on a full time & long term basis.
• Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm with 30mins break each day.
• Pay up to £85/day.
• Could turn permanent for the right person.
• Ongoing CPD for long term staff.
• Collaborative and supportive environment.
• Provide learning support as well as physical, emotional & social support.

The School

• Special Needs college for students aged 19-25 with Complex Needs.
• Growing and improving provision that has just opened a second site.
• Team environment with daily briefings to share information.
• Friendly, approachable & understanding management.
• Skilled and experienced staff that will mentor and support new staff.
• Bespoke set up to help cater for students needs.

To join us and be successful in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will need to:

• Have an enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to pay for a new one).
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable)
• Minimum of two professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with full history from your education until present.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Some experience supporting young people with additional needs.

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role & register with Tradewind click 'Apply' above. Alternatively call Graham in the Manchester office on or email

Benefits of working through Tradewind:

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
• More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 46 to be exact and with new courses being added every term!
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement.
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

A bit more about Tradewind...

1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
2. We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
3. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
4. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
5. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer