Weston-Super-Mare/North Somerset
Full-time roles and flexible supply available
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? We are working with a specialist provision that supports pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges, and we are looking for dedicated, resilient, and compassionate individuals to join their team.
About the School
This is a specialist SEN setting that provides a highly supportive and structured environment for pupils with a range of complex needs. The school takes a nurturing, trauma-informed approach, focusing on building positive relationships, emotional regulation, and re-engagement with learning.
Class sizes are small, with a high staff-to-student ratio, allowing for personalised support and tailored learning approaches. The school promotes consistency, routine, and a strong sense of safety to help pupils thrive.
About the Pupils
Students attending this provision may present with a variety of needs, including:
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* ADHD and associated behavioural needs
* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
* Trauma backgrounds, including adverse childhood experiences
Many pupils may have experienced disruption in education and may display behaviours linked to anxiety, dysregulation, or difficulties with trust and attachment. A calm, patient, and understanding approach is essential.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
* Help manage behaviour positively using de-escalation strategies
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
* Support access to learning across a broad, adapted curriculum
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff
Opportunities Available
* Long-term, full-time roles for those seeking consistency and career progression
* Flexible supply work for those looking to fit work around other commitments
* Potential for permanent opportunities for the right candidates
Ideal Candidates Will Have
* Experience working with children or young people with SEN (education, care, youth work, or similar)
* A patient, resilient, and empathetic nature
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
Why Work With Tradewind
When you work with Tradewind Recruitment, you join a team that genuinely cares about you and your career. We pride ourselves on long-term partnerships and meaningful placements where staff feel valued and supported.
* 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 ready to take the next step in a rewarding and impactful role, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£100.00 - £115.00 per day