Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Start: ASAP
Hours: Full-time, long-term, with potential to become permanent
Do you love seeing children flourish? Are you enthusiastic about supporting learners with additional needs in a positive, lively, and nurturing environment? If so, this could be the role for you!
We’re partnering with an Ipswich school that believes every child can shine. They’re looking for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a real difference every day. This role isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and be part of a school community that truly values its staff.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, and other learning differences. Whether it’s one-to-one support, small group work, or helping in the classroom, you’ll be helping children feel confident, included, and ready to learn.
You’ll be supported at every step by experienced teachers, the SENCO, and school leaders, so you can focus on what matters most: inspiring and supporting children.
What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting pupils with SEN in ways that suit their individual needs

* Working 1:1, in small groups, or alongside the class teacher

* Helping pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation, and confidence

* Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive, and positive classroom

* Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

The Right Candidate *Passionate about making a difference for children with additional needs
* Interested in a career in education, teaching, or SEND support

* Patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic

* Committed to helping children achieve their potential

* Reliable and able to work in or travel to Ipswich

If you want a role that’s rewarding, meaningful, and full of opportunities to grow, come join this vibrant school community and help children thrive!
Why Choose Us?
As an award winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates & staff first.
We’ve partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer you a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources, helping you stay up-to-date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy. Whether you’re a teacher, support staff member, or school leader, The National College allows you to pursue professional development at your own pace and on your own schedule.
We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.
Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request).
Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we’re proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.