SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistant

SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Kettering

Start Date: September 2026

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term, Short-term & Day-to-Day Supply

Salary: Competitive daily rates

Are you an experienced SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work from September?

Overview

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a range of mainstream and specialist schools across Kettering and is looking to recruit dedicated SEN Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs. We have opportunities available to suit your lifestyle, including long term positions, short term contracts and day to day supply.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Working alongside class teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech and Language needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and other additional needs.
• Using a variety of communication and intervention strategies, including PECS, Makaton, visual timetables and sensory approaches where appropriate.
• Promoting positive behaviour through consistent behaviour management techniques and de escalation strategies.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or have relevant SEN support experience.
• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Are patient, caring and adaptable.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to apply for one through Tradewind Recruitment.

Benefits

• Flexible work to fit around your availability.
• Long-term, short-term and day-to-day opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions within our partner schools.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Flexible work to fit around your availability
Long-term, short-term and day-to-day opportunities
Competitive daily rates of pay
Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College.
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities to secure permanent positions within our partner schools.

If you're passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next SEN role this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Tradewind Recruitment team.