Teaching Assistant - SEND

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Intervention Unit

Location: Chesterfield
Start date: ASAP
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed term until July 2027, the end of the academic year

Do you have experience supporting children with SEND and the confidence to manage challenging behaviour? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can help pupils build confidence, engage with learning and make progress?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work within an intervention unit at a moderately sized primary school in Chesterfield. The school has a good Ofsted report and is looking for someone who can provide calm, consistent support tailored to pupils' individual needs.

The role

You will support children with additional needs, including autism (ASD) and ADHD, helping them access learning and develop their social and emotional skills. Working closely with teaching staff, you will deliver targeted support and use positive behaviour strategies to help pupils feel secure and ready to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individual and small-group support within the intervention unit.

• Adapting activities to meet pupils' needs and encourage participation.

• Supporting emotional regulation and managing behaviour confidently and consistently.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Working with school staff to monitor progress and share effective strategies.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASD and ADHD.

• Is a confident behaviour manager with a calm, patient and resilient approach.

• Has worked in a similar setting, such as a school intervention unit, specialist provision or alternative provision.

• Can work effectively alongside colleagues and use their own initiative.

• Is available to work full time from ASAP until July 2027.

A Teaching Assistant qualification is not essential. Relevant experience within a similar setting is the most important requirement.

To apply, submit your CV to Tradewind Recruitment, highlighting your SEND experience and behaviour management skills.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and the required safeguarding and suitability checks.