Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant

Join a Leading Education Recruitment Specialist - Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant Position in Thurrock, Essex

Tradewind Recruitment are a trusted name in education recruitment and are proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 employer. With over 24 years of expertise in matching candidates to educational roles, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity at one of our client schools in the Thurrock area of Essex.

We are seeking a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant to join our client primary school as soon as possible. This rewarding role involves providing both academic and pastoral support to a pupil with additional learning needs. We are open to applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), as well as enthusiastic graduates with relevant experience in supporting students with special educational needs.

If you have experience of supporting any any of the following special educational needs, this would be advantageous.

• ADHD
• Asperger Syndrome
• Autism (ASD)
• Behavioural, Emotional, and Social Difficulties (BESD / EBD)
• Challenging Behaviour
• Global Development Delay (GDD)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality support to a student with additional learning needs
• Acting as a positive role model, providing encouragement and boosting confidence.
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Supporting with classroom preparation and general school duties.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in a student's life and have the desire to work in an inclusive and supportive environment, please do get in touch. Our client school is keen to interview and appoint as soon as possible.

To discuss the role or learn more about opportunities with Tradewind, please contact Gary on (Option 1), or apply directly to this advert.

Tradewind Recruitment prides itself on offering exceptional service and support throughout your job search. We are committed to providing our candidates with excellent rates of pay, professional development opportunities, and a range of benefits, including access to CPD courses, full interview preparation, lesson planning assistance, and much more.

As a REC Audited Education agency, we are committed to safeguarding and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.