Experienced Reception SEND Teaching Assistant - Whalley Range | After Half Term Start Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming primary school in Whalley Range that is looking for an experienced and dedicated Reception SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team after half term. The school is seeking a nurturing and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within an EYFS setting. The successful candidate will help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment, supporting pupils to develop their communication, independence and early learning skills. The successful Reception SEND Teaching Assistant will: Have previous experience supporting children with SEND within Reception or EYFS. Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to meet individual learning and developmental needs. Support children's communication, interaction, emotional regulation and social development. Assist with classroom activities, early phonics, communication and play-based learning. Use a patient, nurturing and consistent approach to supporting behaviour and engagement. Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to implement appropriate support strategies. Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.Requirements: Have previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, ideally within EYFS or Reception. Demonstrate a strong understanding of children's additional needs and individual learning differences. Be patient, adaptable and confident supporting pupils with a range of needs. Have the right to work in the UK. Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check. Provide suitable references covering recent experience. Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting young children's development and looking for a Reception-based role in Whalley Range starting after half term, please email your CV/personal statement to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) The Benefits of Working with Tradewind o Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice o Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College o Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you o 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 o We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer #INDMANC