Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant (Warton Area)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for the Warton area to work 5 days a week, ASAP, on a temporary basis with a view to permanent.

You will support students with SEMH, ASC, or behavioural challenges, providing 1-to-1 and small group support, mentoring, and collaboration with AP staff to track progress.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or related roles in AP/SEN settings.
• Available to start ASAP, full-time, 5 days a week.
• Mindset: resilient, patient, empathetic, calm under pressure.
• Strong communication to build rapport with hard-to-reach young people.
• Desirable childcare/youth work/education qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 1-to-1 and small group support tailored to disengaged or vulnerable students.
• Behaviour mentoring with de-escalation and emotional regulation support.
• Academic assistance delivering engaging, alternative curricula.
• Building trust as a positive role model who advocates for students.
• Partnership collaboration with local AP staff and external agencies to track progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Empathy

Patience

Education

Childcare / Youth Work / Education qualifications desirable

Job description

Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant (Warton Area)

Position: Teaching Assistant (Temporary with a view to Permanent)

Commitment: Full-Time, 5 Days a Week

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Warton Area

Pay Rate: 100 - 135 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Are you resilient, compassionate, and passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work 5 days a week starting ASAP within a dynamic and supportive Alternative Provision partnership based in the Warton area.

This position is offered on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate. In this role, you will work closely with students who have struggled within mainstream education, including those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism (ASC), or behavioural challenges. Your goal will be to help rebuild their confidence, re-engage them in learning, and guide them toward positive futures.

Key Responsibilities

• 1-to-1 and Small Group Support: Tailor learning approaches to suit the unique needs of disengaged or vulnerable students.

• Behaviour Mentoring: Use positive behaviour management strategies, de-escalation techniques, and emotional regulation support to foster a safe learning environment.

• Academic Assistance: Assist teachers in delivering engaging, functional, and alternative curricula (e.g., life skills, hands-on projects, core subjects).

• Building Trust: Act as a reliable, positive role model who advocates for students and celebrates their small wins and milestones.

• Partnership Collaboration: Work alongside local AP staff, teachers, and external agencies in the Warton community to track student progress and wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Support Worker, or within an Alternative Provision, PRU, or SEN setting.

• Availability: Ready to start ASAP on a full-time, 5-day-a-week basis.

• Mindset: Highly resilient, patient, empathetic, and calm under pressure.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to build rapport with hard-to-reach young people and establish clear, consistent boundaries.

• Qualifications: Relevant childcare, youth work, or education qualifications are desirable, though a strong commitment and the right personality fit are paramount.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Daily Rate: 100 - 135 per day (paid weekly/monthly).

• Career Growth: A temporary-to-permanent opportunity to secure a long-term role within a growing local provision.

• Local Opportunity: Conveniently situated within the Warton area network.

• Make an Impact: Directly change the trajectory of a young person's education and life path.

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to inclusive education.