SEN Teaching Assistant
Tradewind Recruitment
£90 - £95/day
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Full time, temporary
The Breakroom Take
- Great team mates
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is a recruitment agency. They specialise in teaching jobs.
Job description from Tradewind Recruitment
SEN Teaching Assistant - Dunstable, Luton - Full-time - PAYE - Weekly pay - Immediate Start
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Type: Full-time, term-time only
Salary: £90 per day
Hours: 8:45-15:15 - Monday to Friday
Location: Dunstable
Are you a kind, nurturing and reliable person who loves to make a difference on a daily basis?
Are you available immediately and looking for a full time role in a lovely school in Dunstable?
Tradewind are currently partnered with a fantastic SEN school in Dunstable who would love to hear from you.
Our partner school in Dunstable caters for children from the age of 7-19 with a range of different SEN needs including but not inclusive to ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Fine Motor Skills and Global delays. Previous experience in this area would be beneficial but is not essential.
Your role will be based with the sixth form students and you will be working closely with the classroom teacher to create and foster a safe and fun learning environment. You will work closely with the students to ensure they fully grasp the content being taught and help to break it down in a way they are able to grasp.
As part of your role, you may be required to help de-escalate situations before they develop. Experience in this area would be highly beneficial.
What do we look for in a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant?
Patient, caring and nurturing personality
A degree in a field relating to childcare would be desirable
A flexible attitude and willing to go the extra mile to support where needed
ReliableIn return, Tradewind can offer you;
Access to permanent opportunities at the school
A supportive consultant who listens to your requirementsIf you are looking for a supportive school where you can flourish as a SEN TA in Dunstable - please get in touch today
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
Map
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Tradewind Recruitment pay teaching assistants enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Tradewind Recruitment pay teaching assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
92% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Tradewind Recruitment pay teaching assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
85% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for teaching assistants to book a holiday at Tradewind Recruitment?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
85% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Tradewind Recruitment managers change teaching assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
92% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for teaching assistants to take sick leave at Tradewind Recruitment?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
40% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for teaching assistants to work at Tradewind Recruitment?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
42% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
100% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do teaching assistants at Tradewind Recruitment recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
69% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do teaching assistants get enough training when they start at Tradewind Recruitment?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
64% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do teaching assistants think Tradewind Recruitment head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
What Tradewind Recruitment employees say about their job
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Best thing
Easy last minute employment. If you need a job ASAP, they'll get you to a local school possibly within 2-3 weeks. DBS check dependent.
Worst thing
The people I communicate with at the agency are angels. Where it all breaks down is at the school level when the office don't communicate with the agency and therefore I'm left stranded on a termly basis.
Teaching assistant at Tradewind Recruitment, January 2024
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